FIFA World Cup travel costs: How to plan and budget smartly for football’s most expensive carnivalFIFA World Cup 2026 turns a fan trip into a high-cost, multi-country journey.
30 Mar, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
From Thailand to Singapore: Where Indians are flying this Republic Day long weekendIndian travellers are heading abroad for the Republic Day long weekend. Short-haul international trips are popular. Thailand, UAE, Vietnam,...
22 Jan, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Summer travel: Soaring heat & affluence push Indians to book pricier, visa-free vacations abroadAs temperatures rise, Indians are increasingly booking summer vacations, both domestically and internationally, despite rising costs. Trave...
20 Apr, 2025, 08.33 AM IST
Indians will have to pay 15% more for their international trip this summerRising hotel prices and a depreciated rupee have made international vacations for Indians notably more expensive by 15%-20% this summer. Wh...
27 Feb, 2025, 12.46 PM IST
Budget 2025: Hospitality sector seeks infra status, rationalisation of tax ratesIndia needs to address key issues like infrastructure status, tax rationalization, visa processes, and state-level incentives to boost its ...
26 Jan, 2025, 03.04 PM IST
Indians prefer to do travel bookings at the last momentIndian travellers are increasingly making last-minute bookings for both domestic and international trips, primarily within 15 days of depar...
25 Oct, 2024, 10.30 AM IST
Thailand's tourism thrives with $22.4 bn revenue: India key driver along with China, MalaysiaThailand's tourism ministry reported a significant increase in foreign tourists during the first half of 2024, recording 17.5 million arriv...
02 Jul, 2024, 01.58 PM IST
More Indians may spend New Year holidays abroadTour and travel companies such as Thomas Cook, SOTC and EaseMyTrip have seen up to 30% uptick in demand for short-haul international routes...
02 Dec, 2023, 10.26 AM IST
Thailand offers visa free entry to Indians for upto 30 days stay“It’s a great move. We have 3000 members and it’s a big market for agents. Everyone sells a Thailand package,” said Travel Agents Associati...
01 Nov, 2023, 12.25 PM IST
Thomas Cook extends partnership with Vistara“With a strategic intent to target Vistara’s discerning customers, Thomas Cook & SOTC have handpicked premium global hotel brands including...
11 Jul, 2022, 01.51 PM IST
For Indian tourists to the EU & US, all but visa is readyTravellers and tour operators familiar with the matter said no appointment dates are available for this month and the next at many embassie...
27 May, 2022, 06.40 PM IST
Short-haul destinations turn hot this summer seasonTravel to destinations like Thailand, Malaysia, Mauritius, Cambodia and the Maldives is picking up with the airlines of some of these count...
07 Jun, 2019, 11.09 AM IST
Indians go short-haul for a break, US and Europe stay expensive on Jet crisis, Pakistan curbPakistan extended the closure of its airspace to overflying aircraft till 5.30 am on June 15.
31 May, 2019, 10.40 AM IST
Phuket & Pattaya are great for family vacations: Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Minister of Tourism and Sports, Kingdom of ThailandWith better infrastructure and connectivity, tourists will be able to visit local villages to discover fabulous nature trails and Thai food...
11 Feb, 2016, 09.44 AM IST
Government eases visa norms for conferences, seminarsThe new norms will not apply if the visitors are traveling to restricted or protected areas in India or areas affected by terrorism, milita...
15 Nov, 2013, 12.08 PM IST
- Eram Group launches e-Holidays in India
The Middle East-based Eram Group today announced foray into the hospitality sector in India, by setting up its first service centre here.
31 Mar, 2012, 04.30 PM IST
- Travel companies cash in on long weekends this year
With 2009 having the maximum of long weekends, as many as 14, compared to the last two years, tour operators are cashing in on this opportu...
15 Apr, 2009, 03.53 AM IST