Travel & Tourism

Himalayan peaks to Icelandic adventures: Journeys for long-drive lovers

From coastal breezes to volcanic horizons, these unforgettable routes promise pure driving bliss for travellers who find freedom behind the wheel

'79% travellers exposed to data theft through unsafe charging ports'

The Council explained that some public charging ports may contain malicious software or hidden systems capable of accessing personal data through so-called juice jacking attacks

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

Hotels, hostels or homestays abroad? From budget to safety, choose right

Hotels still lead, but younger Indians are picking hostels and homestays for social vibes, savings, and local experiences. Here's how to choose smartly

Indians in Tier-II cites bring 'faster growth' for travel industry: Report

Indians' budget for holidays has increased by 20-50% as spending power grows and connectivity improves, it says

Will travel insurance cover you if war breaks out abroad? Check terms

Insurance does not provide 'blanket cover' for geopolitical risks, according to experts

Time to cherry pick travel-related stocks ahead of holiday season: Analysts

Hotel, Airline stocks to buy: Analysts suggest investors selectively park their money in hotel and aviation stocks, as compared to luggage and travel aggregators, amid better earnings visibility

Key tourism events of 2024: 'Chalo India' and Kaziranga international mart

Inauguration of the country's first sunken museum at the Humayun's Tomb complex in Delhi, launch of a global campaign that seeks to make diaspora members ambassadors of Incredible India and an international mart at Assam's Kaziranga were some of the highlights of the tourism sector in 2024. With the upcoming Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj next year and a humongous number of pilgrims expected to gather in the holy city for the religious congregation, the tourism ministry is also eyeing to showcase and celebrate the cultural diversity of the country aiming to draw both domestic and international tourists. Held every 12 years, the Maha Kumbh this time will be from January 13 to February 26. The year also saw major changes in the top leadership of the ministry with senior BJP leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat taking charge as the Union tourism minister after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections succeeding G Kishan Reddy who was allotted the portfolio of coal. Soon after taking charge, he had said his

Ayodhya overtakes Taj Mahal, becomes UP's top tourist destination in 2024 | Travel & Tourism

Ayodhya has reportedly become the most visited destination in Uttar Pradesh, surpassing the iconic Taj Mahal. Ayodhya saw over 135.5 million domestic tourists and 3,153 international visitors.

Hotel rates hit all-time high in 2024, driven by domestic tourism, weddings

In all, India's metro cities remain the strongest hotel markets, and the strong rate growth experienced last year was largely driven by these markets

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

40 tourism projs get approval to boost lesser-known destinations in India

Forty projects worth over Rs 3,295 crore and spanning 23 states have received nod from the Centre for developing lesser-known destinations into iconic sites and promote a more balanced distribution of tourists across the country. As per the directives of the Department of Expenditure, the Ministry of Tourism issued operational guidelines for Special Assistance to States/Union Territories for Capital Investment (SASCI) for the development of iconic tourist centres, officials said. The Ministry of Tourism circulated the SASCI guidelines to the state governments with a request to formulate and submit the project proposals to the ministry, which are iconic in nature and can create impactful destinations, they said. By the last date of submission, October 15, 2024, a total of 87 project proposals were received costing more than Rs 8,000 crore, a senior official in the ministry said. Thereafter, the Ministry of Tourism in line with the guidelines and as per the procedure or criteria, ...

Indians plan to travel, shop, spend more this festive season: Amex Trendex

Domestic travel remains popular, with 88 per cent respondents opting for trips within India, while international travel is on the radar for 61 per cent

Movies, reels & celebs: How 44% of Indians pick their travel destinations

49% are eager to engage in activities they've seen in a film or show

UK tycoon Mike Lynch missing: How a luxury yacht sank in freak Sicily storm

The luxury British superyacht was carrying 22 people onboard when it was hit by a sudden tornado-like storm on early Monday in Sicily and then sank in water, reportedly trapping six people inside

China's senior tourists could be a silver lining for travel companies

Companies inside and outside of China, and local travel authorities, are starting to tailor their services to the needs specific to this growing cohort

Annoyed by visa cancellations? This AI tool boosts approval chances by 80%

Atlys' Visa Probability Evaluator tool uses advanced AI and machine learning models to predict your chances of getting a visa

Airbnb partners with Financial Crimes Investigators to combat travel scams

Airbnb has implemented several measures to safeguard its customers' information and bookings

Tourism sector witnessed revival, foreign arrivals went up: Eco Survey

Public policy should pay particular attention to boosting the tourism sector, Survey notes

Japan attracts record 3.14 mn visitors in June as weak yen draws tourists

The number of foreign visitors for business and leisure was 3.14 million last month, exceeding the previous monthly record of 3.08 million set in March