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...
27 May, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
No broadcaster for World Cup? What FIFA’s India standoff could really costAs FIFA gears up for the 2026 World Cup, it encounters a broadcasting conundrum in India. Following a surge in online viewership during the...
18 May, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus and other onboard outbreaksDespite recent hantavirus and norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships, industry experts anticipate a record number of passengers this year. Man...
17 May, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays: The plan BTravellers are changing holiday plans. Shorter trips in Europe are becoming popular. Rising airfares and conflict are causing concern. Many...
12 May, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of HormuzThe Trump administration's approach to the Iran war has been marked by conflicting statements. Initially, a ceasefire was declared, followe...
07 May, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
Iran war fuel hike adds $100 to long-haul flight cost, study saysA war in Iran has significantly disrupted oil supplies. This has pushed up jet fuel prices. Long-haul flights from Europe now cost over $10...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
FIFA World Cup travel costs rise with $150 train fares in New JerseyFans heading to the FIFA World Cup at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium face a steep increase in train fares, with round trips costing $150, nea...
19 Apr, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
'Disgrace': Fans outraged by World Cup transit fare hikesFootball fans have expressed outrage at the exorbitant price of transit fares to get to World Cup matches, following reports that US transp...
16 Apr, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
US-Iran ceasefire may stabilise travel routes, but will airfares follow?A recent US-Iran ceasefire promises to normalize international flight routes from India, easing disruptions via Gulf hubs. While flight pat...
09 Apr, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
How Iran war is reshaping global aviationThe war in Iran has disrupted air travel, impacting Middle East airlines. Western carriers like Lufthansa and British Airways are seizing t...
04 Apr, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Secret European destinations where rich people are hiding out this summerLuxury travel is shifting from high-profile hotspots to discreet, private getaways. Wealthy travelers now prefer remote destinations like L...
31 Jul, 2025, 12.05 PM IST
Chaos, flight cancellations & delays: France throws summer travel into disarrayChatGPT said:A two-day strike by French air traffic controllers began Thursday, causing major disruptions at the start of Europe’s busy sum...
03 Jul, 2025, 02.46 PM IST
Non EU-visitors to pay higher entrance fee at Paris Louvre, world's most-visited museumFrench President Emmanuel Macron announced that non-EU visitors will face higher entrance fees at the Louvre to address overcrowding and fu...
28 Jan, 2025, 10.42 PM IST
Strict visa policy has penalised 'good people' & damaged France’s reputation, says President MacronPresident Emmanuel Macron acknowledged that the reduction in residence visas in France mainly inconvenienced the "right people," failing to...
12 Jan, 2025, 12.23 PM IST
Global airfares set to rise yet again in 2025North America and Europe will experience modest increases of around 2%, while Asia and Australasia, still recovering from pandemic restrict...
26 Nov, 2024, 10.40 AM IST
This may be the perfect month for you to plan your holiday to FranceFrance is a traveler's dream with its delicious baguettes, stunning art, gourmet cuisine, and fine wine. August is often considered an idea...
28 Aug, 2024, 11.25 AM IST
Tourists' favourite French island draws the line on overcrowdingTo address overcrowding, Île-de-Brehat, a popular French island off Brittany, has imposed new visitor limits, capping daily numbers at 4,70...
01 Aug, 2024, 12.36 PM IST