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7 in 10 trips in India planned by women, changing travel industry: Report

They make early bookings while prioritising safety and looking for upgrades, it says

Paytm launches travel app with AI integration for seamless trip planning

Paytm has launched Paytm Checkin, an AI-based travel app that uses conversational tools to help users plan and book flights, trains, buses, and metro rides effortlessly

Independence Day long weekend: Hotel occupancy, room rates set to surge

Hotel occupancy rates and room tariffs are set to rise this Independence Day long weekend as travellers across India head to various destinations, major industry players said. Rajesh Magow, Co-founder and Group CEO, MakeMyTrip told PTI, Independence Day has emerged as a key travel occasion over the years. "This year too, the search and booking trends point to strong intent to travel over the Independence Day weekend. With Independence Day on a Friday, travel demand appears to be peaking two days earlier, on Wednesday (13 August), giving early travellers a five-day window," he shared. According to him, the top trending domestic destinations are Goa, Udaipur, Jaipur, Puri, Lonavala, Varanasi, Coorg, Mahabaleshwar, Ooty and Pondicherry, while the leading international destinations are Pattaya, Bali, Bangkok, Singapore, Dubai, Phuket, Colombo, Kuala Lumpur, Zurich and London. Puneet Chhatwal, MD and CEO of Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), the country's biggest hospitality firm, wh

5 lush escapes to explore in South India this monsoon and Bakrid weekend

Explore the scenic beauty of Southern India this monsoon, or on the long weekend due to Bakrid 2025, with these magnificent places that offer lush greenery and peace with friends, family or even solo

Summer vacations 2025: Most exciting places in India to travel with kids

Top 7 kid-friendly places in India for Summer Vacation 2025-fun, nature, and learning rolled into unforgettable family trips

MHRIL Q4 results: Profit falls 12.31% to ₹72.95 cr on lower revenue

Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd on Friday reported a 12.31 per cent decline in consolidated profit after tax at Rs 72.95 crore in the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025, impacted by lower revenue. The company had posted a consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 83.2 crore in the same quarter a year ago, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd (MHRIL) said in a regulatory filing. Consolidated revenue from operations in the fourth quarter stood at Rs 778.83 crore against Rs 800.19 crore in the year-ago period, it added. Total expenses in the fourth quarter stood at Rs 704.7 crore as compared to Rs 720.86 crore in the same period previous fiscal, the company said. In the fiscal ended March 31, 2025, PAT was at Rs 125.95 crore against Rs 116.05 crore in the previous year, MHRIL said. Consolidated revenue from operations in FY25 was at Rs 2,780.85 crore, from Rs 2,704.6 crore in the previous year. "Our network expansion momentum further gained pace with the addition of more .

Guwahati emerges as fastest-growing spot for international travelers

According to Agoda's New Horizons report, Malaysia is an increasingly popular choice among Indian travelers heading abroad

Antarctica, North Pole: India's senior citizens take to extreme travels

For KareVoyage, a travel platform that caters to the needs of travellers over 50, senior citizen travel is growing 17 per cent year-on-year

Premium stays and solo escapes among India's year-end travel trends: Report

Goa, UAE shine as top domestic and international travel destination for Indians this season, with more people opting for holiday packages, reveals MakeMyTrip report

Shillong, Azerbaijan, Malaysia: Top travel destinations for Indians in 2025

The Northern Lights have become a bucket-list item for 44% of Indian travellers

Over 2,950 special trains announced for festive rush; check key details

Nearly 52 extra coaches will be added to various trains, enabling 2,740 additional trips and providing capacity for over 206,000 passengers during the festive period

Gujarati family drives from Ahmedabad to London in 73-year-old vintage car

The family covered 10,500 kms from Ahmedabad to London in 73 days, in a 73-year-old vintage car, crossing 16 countries along the way

Fireworks light up US skies as Americans endure heat to celebrate July 5

Travel records were projected to fall with people jamming airports and crowding highways to reach Thursday's Independence Day celebrations

Top 8 affordable travel destinations to visit in India, check the list here

If you are planning to take a trip in India to enjoy your summer vacation, your search ends here. Here are the top 8 places to visit

IPL 2024: Travel demand for venues up by 25%; Mumbai, Bangalore hotspots

IPL 2024: Mumbai topped the chart with the highest number of flight and hotel searches in April 2024

Paytm partners with travel tech firm Amadeus for search, flight deals

Fintech firm's users will get access to information on low-cost carriers, hotels

Planning a solo trip? Here are the top 3 travel destinations for Indians

Thailand's capital city Bangkok has become the most popular destination for solo travelers from India, according to a report by digital travel platform Agoda

Travellers in a fix over govt announcement of mandatory RT-PCR testing

The rule applies to passengers arriving from five nations and calls for quarantine of infected/symptomatic flyers; travellers fear list may soon include more countries

Travel safe: Why buying insurance for your international vacation matters

Polices cover you against medical emergencies, flight cancellations or lost baggage

Festive demands up airfares by 20-30% on key routes across country

The hike in airfare prices is a result of the increased cost of aviation turbine fuel, according to ixigo's data