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Chasing the cool: Second-tier destinations are the new summer getaways

As rising temperatures reshape travel choices, Indians are swapping crowded hill stations for quieter, cooler and experience-led escapes

Chasing the cool: Second-tier destinations are the new summer getaways
Updated On : 07 May 2026 | 4:45 PM IST

Get, set, go: India's summer travel packs for coolcations, short escapes

Travel sentiment sustaining despite sharp spike in costs, platforms reveal

Get, set, go: India's summer travel packs for coolcations, short escapes
Updated On : 04 May 2026 | 10:26 PM IST

Where India’s rich are spending their money | Visa report | Ultra-elite | Travel | Luxury

India is seeing a sharp rise in affluent consumers and they’re spending big. From luxury travel and fine dining to gadgets and wellness, India’s wealthy are reshaping consumption patterns.

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Updated On : 04 May 2026 | 2:17 PM IST

As affluence rises, Indians spend more on travel than retail: Visa

Travel is becoming the biggest spending category for affluent Indians, with luxury consumers choosing experiences over retail as wealth and discretionary spending rise

As affluence rises, Indians spend more on travel than retail: Visa
Updated On : 26 Apr 2026 | 7:35 PM IST

Jet fuel shortages could make summer travel 'total mess', push fares higher

Facing sky-high fuel costs linked to the war in Iran, airlines are cutting routes and raising prices; European vacations are looking a lot less affordable

Jet fuel shortages could make summer travel 'total mess', push fares higher
Updated On : 25 Apr 2026 | 10:39 AM IST

Watch: PM inaugurates Delhi-Dehradun economic corridor, travel time cut to 2.5 hrs

The 213 km-long six-lane access-controlled Delhi-Dehradun economic corridor has been built at a cost of over ₹12,000 crore.

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Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 12:38 PM IST

Brands chase flyers as new airports open a runway to revenue for retail

Booming air travel and new airports turn terminals into retail hotspots, with brands betting big on premium, high-intent consumers in transit

Brands chase flyers as new airports open a runway to revenue for retail
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 11:25 PM IST

Motilal Oswal sector of the week: Travel & Hospitality; check top bets here

From a structural standpoint, the Indian hospitality sector continues to benefit from favourable demand-supply dynamics and sustained growth in domestic travel

Motilal Oswal sector of the week: Travel & Hospitality; check top bets here
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 1:45 PM IST

Modern-age hospitality is more than front office, rooms, and F&B

In this session, Pranav Dangi, Founder & CEO of Hosteller, shares his thoughts on the evolving travel and tourism space and provides career tips

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Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 1:45 PM IST

Corporate travel set to drive growth for majors amid global flux

Cost pressures push firms towards tighter, tech-led travel management

Corporate travel set to drive growth for majors amid global flux
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

VFS Global opens Odisha's first visa application centre in Bhubaneswar

New VFS Global centre in Bhubaneswar cuts travel burden, boosts global access

VFS Global opens Odisha's first visa application centre in Bhubaneswar
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 9:12 PM IST

West Asia tensions disrupt travel: What Indian fliers must know before booking | Iran-Israel war

Geopolitical tensions in West Asia are now hitting travel plans. Bookings linked to the routes are seeing 20–25% cancellations and rescheduling.

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Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 6:06 PM IST

Travel firms hit as West Asia crisis triggers cancellations, stock decline

Travel and tourism stocks fell more sharply than the Sensex as tensions in West Asia led to mass cancellations, flight disruptions and rising uncertainty across key outbound markets for India

Travel firms hit as West Asia crisis triggers cancellations, stock decline
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 10:54 PM IST

Lemon Tree eyes overseas expansion in next 5 years as outbound travel booms

India is expected to become ‌the world's fourth-largest outbound tourism market by 2035, behind the U.S., China and Germany, rising from 10th place, Capital Economics said last year

Lemon Tree eyes overseas expansion in next 5 years as outbound travel booms
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 4:46 PM IST

Domestic travel surges ahead of Holi as bookings jump across categories

Flight, bus and hotel bookings are rising sharply ahead of Holi, with strong tier-II and III demand and a surge in destination searches as travellers plan extended festive getaways

Domestic travel surges ahead of Holi as bookings jump across categories
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 7:38 PM IST

West Asia crisis: Indian tour operators flag rise in booking cancellations

The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) on Sunday reported a noticeable rise in booking cancellations and rescheduling requests, particularly for sectors connecting India with Europe via major Gulf hubs, due to airspace restrictions arising from the Middle East crisis. IATO President Ravi Gosain told PTI that travel agents across the country are working closely with airlines and overseas partners to minimise inconvenience to passengers by facilitating re-bookings, refunds, and alternate routings. "While there is short-term uncertainty, we expect the situation to stabilise, and travellers are being advised to stay in touch with their agents and avoid panic cancellations, as airlines are offering suitable options in most cases," he said. The conflict between Israel, the US, and Iran has resulted in multiple airspace closures in the Middle East, massively disrupting flight operations.

West Asia crisis: Indian tour operators flag rise in booking cancellations
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 3:49 PM IST

UK’s new eVisa rules: What changes for Indian travellers | ETA rules for visa-free visitors

The United Kingdom has shifted to a fully digital border system. From February 25, 2026, Indian travellers must now use eVisas, while visa-free visitors need Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 12:03 PM IST

Fashion for fashionable escapes

Fashion for fashionable escapes

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 11:18 AM IST

Time, space, experience: Travel diaries now seek the truly exotic

An excursion to the White Continent or a secret ski party, travel diaries now seek the exotic

Time, space, experience: Travel diaries now seek the truly exotic
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 6:01 AM IST

Tired of fake, AI travel posts? This platform for explorers can verify

Explurger founder Jitin Bhatia says the platform's Nebu AI and auto travel log are built to make travel sharing more authentic and discovery-led

Tired of fake, AI travel posts? This platform for explorers can verify
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 1:21 PM IST