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Hotel giants bet India’s local travel boom can defy slowdownMajor hotel groups are investing heavily in India. They expect a surge in domestic travel to drive growth. This expansion continues despite...- China luxury market trends: Why consumers are shifting to frugal and online shoppingWhen Beijinger Jacqueline Li first heard one of her favourite luxury department stores in the city was closing, she was shocked -- until sh...
- Trump-Xi meeting crucial for global economic stability: Shaun ReinA high-stakes meeting between US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is closely watched for signs of stability amid escalating...
- India may discuss BrahMos missile sale to Vietnam during presidential visit, sources sayVietnamese President To Lam's visit to India this week is expected to focus on expanding defense ties, with a potential BrahMos missile pur...
- Saudi Arabia replaces passport with digital ID for Hajj pilgrimsSaudi Arabia is now allowing Hajj pilgrims to use a digital identification for domestic travel, eliminating the need to carry physical pass...
- Saudi Arabia allows six categories to enter Mecca as Hajj restrictions beginSaudi Arabia is tightening entry to Mecca for Hajj. Six groups can now get permits through the Absher Individuals platform. These include P...
- India’s hotel expansion gains pace, draws institutional capital into real estate foldIndia's hotel sector is set for robust growth, with operators planning over 70,000 new rooms by 2030. Driven by strong domestic travel and ...
- Karma, climate and consequences: As the Char Dham Yatra reopens, a warming Himalaya reveals karma in its oldest public senseA road journey through Uttarakhand’s mountain towns reveals a deeper shift in both climate and pilgrimage. Unusual heat, felt by locals as ...
- Sarovar Hotels targets revenues of Rs 2,300 crore this yearSarovar Hotels targets Rs 2,300 crore revenue this year, a 15% increase. The company is ahead of its goals, with February and March perform...
- Make tirths safe for all kinds of yatrisIndia's religious tourism faces risks from stampedes, a recurring issue. Recent events highlight the need for universal safety. Current sol...
- Pilgrimage spots fast emerging highlight for travel operators; many packages launchedDomestic pilgrimages have seen runway growth in the past year, and the year-end is likely to be no different, said industry executives. Not...
- New rules for 2025 Hajj: No children allowed, preference for first-time pilgrimsSaudi Arabia has introduced new Hajj regulations for the 2025 pilgrimage, including a ban on children to avoid overcrowding risks. First-ti...
- How Uttarakhand plans to put a stop to Char Dham chaosUttarakhand government plans 'Dharmik Yatra Authority' to regulate Char Dham Yatra and other pilgrimages like Kanwar yatra. Tourism Ministe...
- Fortune Park Hotels to add 15 new properties in next 2.5 years: MD Samir MCGiven the fact Fortune Park Hotels is a "hardcore Indian company", Samir said it understands the Indian consumers, their expectations and t...
- Saudi Arabia expands Haj to 1 million pilgrims, easing COVID curbsThe kingdom's ministry of Haj said the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca this year will be for those under 65 and that pilgrims must be ful...
- Domestic tourism is reviving as visitors again throng popular destinations, even pilgrimage centresDomestic airlines are all operating at 70-75% passenger load factor (metric for utilisation of seats). Several sectors are fully booked. Pr...
- Saudi Arabia will organize pilgrimage to Mecca this year under special conditions to guard against COVID"The mechanism and conditions for holding the Hajj this year will be announced later," it said, citing the ministry of pilgrimage.
- All you need to know about buying domestic travel insuranceWhile travelling within the country, here's what you should consider at the time of buying travel insurance.
- West Bengal banks on history, religion to attract tourists in HooghlyWest Bengal has taken up a Rs 11 crore two-pronged strategy for Hooghly district to attract international and domestic tourists.
- Pilgrimages top the list for domestic travellersThe top five destinations for Indian tourists in 2008 will be China, Macau, Papua New Guinea, Cambodia and Malaysia.
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