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MakeMyTrip, Emoha launch senior-friendly holiday packages from ₹76,999

MakeMyTrip has teamed up with senior care brand Emoha to offer curated, safety-first holiday packages for travellers aged over 60, with tailored support, flexible pacing, and elder-friendly features

Online travel aggregator Ixigo integrates AI into core strategy for growth

Solutions for consumer pain points in travel to be first focus; monetisation to follow

Any tweak in US student visa policy may dent biz: Yatra CEO Shringi

Corporate travel spike and pro-travel govt policies likely to come as a boost

Gen Z, SUVs, and short getaways are shaping India's road travel in 2025

A new report shows how Gen Zs, SUVs, and short trips are driving India's road travel boom, with Tier 2 cities leading growth

NAPA seeks stricter checks on travel ads as Punjabis fall to trafficking

The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) has called for stringent scrutiny of foreign job advertisements by travel agents in Punjab, claiming people from the state were falling prey to human trafficking and deceptive migration schemes. Satnam Singh Chahal, executive director of the US-based NAPA, emphasised that every year, hundreds of young Punjabis, driven by the dream of a better future in Western nations, end up being exploited by unregulated agents. These agents often work through sophisticated networks and use flashy advertisements in newspapers, social media, and local TV channels to lure innocent people. "They are promised high-paying jobs abroad, but instead, many are abandoned in transit countries or forced into inhumane conditions. These agents charge anywhere between Rs 20 and 50 lakh, pushing families into lifelong debt," he said. He alleged that unscrupulous agents, operating not only from Punjab but also from metropolitan hubs like New Delhi and even foreign ...

India will be among our top 3 markets in 3 years: Agoda's global CEO

Morgenshtern noted that India is not only the company's top market for growing it's tech workforce but also one of the only three countries where it advertises

Samsung partners with Paytm to integrate more services to its wallet

Consumer electronics brand Samsung has partnered with Paytm parent One97 Communications Ltd to integrate travel and entertainment services to Samsung Wallet in India. Through the partnership, users of Samsung Galaxy smartphones can access Paytm's suite of services, including flight and bus bookings, movie ticket purchases, and event bookings, through the digital wallet. Galaxy users using the Paytm and Paytm Insider app can add their tickets directly to Samsung Wallet using 'Add to Samsung Wallet' functionality, a company statement said on Thursday. "With the Paytm app being the go-to destination for travel and event bookings for millions of Indians, its partnership with Samsung opens new avenues for users to access its services, in line with its efforts to drive further convenience," it said. Samsung Wallet users can avail of the new services by updating their app through the Galaxy Store. "These features allow Galaxy smartphone users to easily purchase bus and airline tickets, a

Adani One app may offer digital payments soon: All you need to know

Adani One app explained: In November 2022, Adani Group announced plans to roll out a 'super app' that would converge all its services. A month later, they launched Adani One

Indians choosing Southeast Asia even more post visa relaxation, reveals data

Agoda recently announced that Thailand's capital Bangkok is now the most popular outbound city destination for Indians, overtaking Dubai since the visa relaxations came into effect.

DTC partners with travel app Tummoc to introduce 'single-journey ticket'

The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has partnered with a travel app for ensuring that commuters in the national capital do not have to visit multiple sites to book bus tickets and cabs by bringing different modes of transport on one platform. The trial for the government's "single-journey ticket" project has commenced and will last for seven days, officials said. "We have started a trial run for the project. DTC has partnered with Tummoc, a travel app, for this. We are introducing digital DTC passes and all-in-ticket. The trial run will go for seven days so that the users can give their feedback. We will also get to know about the technical glitches if there are any and will improve them before we launch it formally," a transport department official said. Delhi Transport minister Kailash Gahlot told PTI that the single-journey ticket will save users the time and energy while booking autos and cabs. "We have tied up with Tummoc to launch single-journey ticket. Under this, the same

The 10 best budget travel destinations for 2024; all details inside

The astonishing variety of travel places in India has to be seen to be believed. Tourists have given lifetimes to exploring the popular places and neglected corners of this incredible country

Mumbai taxi and auto drivers to go on an indefinite strike from Sep 15

Over 200,000 autorickshaw drivers and 48,000 taxi drivers are expected to join the indefinite strike

IRCTC cancels 269 trains today: Check your train status for Sept 4 here

Indian Railways cancelled 269 trains on Sunday, September 4. Read this report to know the status of rescheduled, source-changed, diverted, cancelled or shortly-terminated trains today

IRCTC cancels 173 trains today: Check your train status for Sept 3 here

Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation announced the list of cancelled, rescheduled, diverted, source-changed trains and shortly-terminated trains on Saturday, September 3. Read this article

Uber in India has more two- and three-wheeler ride demand than cabs

Introduced in 2019, Uber Auto and Uber Moto have seen a three-fold increase in demand after the coronavirus pandemic

Almost 80% Indians want their travel to benefit communities: Survey

Travellers willing to discover rural areas and pay a premium for sustainable tourism, says research on Asia-Pacific respondents

Easy Trip co-founder upbeat despite public listing at worst time for travel

Easy Trip Director Prashant Pitti is sanguine, even though his firm, which operates EaseMy­Trip.com, gets more than 90% of its revenue from selling airline tickets

Travel start-ups hit a bumpy road amid restrictions due to coronavirus

They were riding on the promise of steady double-digit growth, but with travel restrictions and cancellations, their problems are mounting

Planning easy and cheap travel? These 5 apps can help you plan better

Here are some apps to help you plan easy and accessible holidays