EU officials fear leaders will balk in confronting ChinaDespite acknowledging severe stakes, leaders struggle to agree on tangible steps to address a massive trade deficit and Chinese state subsi...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
China unveils 350-kmph Xi'an-Shiyan bullet train, cuts travel time from over six hours to oneChina has launched the Xi'an-Shiyan high-speed railway, a crucial link connecting central and western regions. This 257-km line, designed f...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Cashfree Payments bets on cross-border push with travel, investment paymentsCashfree plans to begin pilots this year for overseas investment, travel and business-to-business payment services, expanding beyond online...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
India's SBI-backed Cashfree Payments bets on cross-border push with travel, investment paymentsIndian fintech firm Cashfree Payments is set to significantly expand its cross-border operations, aiming to capture growing international t...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Omaxe to invest Rs 6,200 crore to expand the hospitality verticalOmaxe is set to invest a substantial Rs 6,200 crore over the next 4-5 years, planning to launch 19 new hotels across five states. These dev...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
FIFA World Cup, higher airfares shape global summer travel trends in 2026: ReportDespite economic headwinds and global tensions, summer travel demand remains robust, with travelers shifting destinations rather than cance...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
The hidden reason global capital is looking beyond India for future growthForeign investors are reallocating capital away from India towards markets like Taiwan and South Korea that offer stronger exposure to AI a...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
How Tour Times is redefining organised group travel in IndiaIndia's domestic tourism is booming, with organized group travel, especially religious pilgrimages and corporate events, leading the charge...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Hormuz oil shock echoes 1973 embargo lessonsThe recent Strait of Hormuz closure, though brief, signals a potential turning point for global energy. Echoing the 1973 oil embargo, this ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Waterways Leisure Tourism IPO Day 3: Issue subscribed 69%, GMP signals flat debut. Should you apply?Waterways Leisure Tourism IPO: The IPO received a lukewarm response on its final day of bidding, with the issue subscribed only 69% overall...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.18 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
Waterways Leisure Tourism IPO sees a slow response on Day 1 so far. Should you subscribe?Waterways Leisure Tourism’s IPO opened to a muted response, with subscription at 7% on Day 1 and weak institutional participation. While th...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Airline ticket prices may stay high as carriers bank fuel relief from Iran dealA U.S.-Iran peace deal has lowered oil prices, promising billions in fuel savings for airlines. However, passengers may not see immediate f...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Smaller cities power India’s corporate travel surgeCorporate travel in India is increasingly shifting towards smaller cities, with nearly 60% of bookings now originating from or heading to t...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
West Asia conflict may pressure hospitality occupancy, warns ICRA; FY27 estimate at 72-74%Hospitality sector occupancy is projected at 66-68% for early FY27, rising to 72-74% for the full year, according to ICRA. However, prolong...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.34 AM 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
Hotel chains unfazed despite geopolitical shocks, high fuel costsHotel chains in India are reporting double-digit revenue growth in the April–June quarter despite geopolitical tensions, higher fuel costs ...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST