He filled 16 passports visiting 245 countries: Meet Bengaluru-born musician Benny Prasad, who went to every country on Earth in nearly 7 yearsA Bengaluru-born musician Benny Prasad back in the spotlight after he showed 16 passports packed with stamps and visas from his journey acr...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Germany cuts cost of travel protection fund for tour firmsGermany is significantly slashing costs for protecting package holidays against tour operator failures. Effective November 1, fees for the ...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Sri Lanka offers better value than Rishikesh, man claims after staying in beach-facing hotel for half the priceA recent social media post highlighted a stark cost difference between domestic and international travel, with a friend opting for Sri Lank...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
SaffronStays raises $ 3.5 million in a funding round led by Infinity VenturesHoliday home brand SaffronStays has secured $3.5 million in a funding round led by Infinity Ventures. This capital will fuel expansion into...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Cruise tourism can be a major multiplier for India’s travel and MSME sectorsIndia’s cruise tourism sector is sailing into a new phase of growth, creating opportunities for MSMEs across travel, hospitality, logistics...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Stock Market Holiday: NSE, BSE to remain shut on Friday for Muharram. Check upcoming market holidaysIndian stock markets, including BSE and NSE, will observe a holiday on Friday, June 26, 2026, for Muharram. While MCX will have a partial c...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Assembly Luggage: Redefining Premium Travel, Designed in IndiaAssembly is redefining premium travel gear by designing in India for practical Indian travel realities. Catering to over 103,000 travellers...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Banks to be closed for 3 consecutive days this week: Check if your state is on the listBank holidays: Several Indian states and union territories will experience a three-day bank closure this week, from Friday, June 26th to Su...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Mountain bookings up 76 per cent in June as urban Indians flock to hills: ReportIndian mountain getaways are booming, with Zostel reporting a 76% surge in Shimla bookings and nearly 95% growth in other popular spots lik...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Stock Market Holiday: BSE, NSE closed on June 26 sets up extended weekend for Dalal StreetIndian stock markets will observe a trading holiday on June 26 for Muharram. This marks the second exchange closure in under a month, with ...
20 Jun, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Gen Z retires annual holiday, prefers weekend trips, short breaks: ReportIndian Gen Z is redefining travel, favouring frequent short breaks over single annual holidays. Research reveals 87% prefer trips under a w...
20 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Boss approved a 10-day vacation and spoke with him throughout the trip, then came a termination letter on his first day back at work; commenters say it was planned for weeksA worker's approved vacation turned into a shock dismissal upon return, sparking debate on workplace transparency. Despite months of advanc...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Betting on India’s travel boom? Motilal Oswal sees TBO Tek and Ixigo as key beneficiariesThe industry has evolved significantly over the past two decades—from a fragmented, offline agent-driven market to a digitally enabled ecos...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
Is Juneteenth a federal holiday today? Here's what’s open, what’s closed, and whether Walmart, Costco and banks are operatingJuneteenth 2026: Are Walmart, Target, Costco and banks open today? As Americans observe Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026, millions are a...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Royal Orchid plans to add 50 hotels, betting on local demand boostRoyal Orchid Hotels is set to launch over 50 new properties across India in the coming 12 to 18 months. This expansion is fueled by a surge...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Muharram 2026 Date in India: When is the month of Muharram starting in Saudi Arabia and India?The Islamic New Year 1448 AH has begun in several Arab nations on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with India and South Asian countries awaiting loc...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Holiday home operator Elivaas plans new funding round; targets 1,200 villasElivaas, a holiday home operator, is preparing for its next fundraising round to fuel expansion. The company plans to double its villa coun...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.26 PM IST