Indians may be roaming closer to home because of a war far awayIndia Tourism Sector and Iran War: Prime Minister Modi's call to curb foreign travel for a year aims to boost domestic tourism, conserve fo...
19 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
India summer travel shock: Flight tickets to Europe, Leh, Singapore see massive surgeIndian travellers are seeing airfares soar by 40-50% on many routes. This surge is driven by rising jet fuel costs and fewer available seat...
08 May, 2026, 06.36 AM IST
EY, FICCI urge govt to reduce GST rate to 9% on hotel rooms priced above Rs 7,500 per nightA joint report by EY and FICCI suggests lowering the GST on luxury hotel rooms to 9%. This move aims to make India a more competitive touri...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
International travel demand from India drops as West Asia tensions and weak rupee drive up costsIndian summer travel abroad faces higher costs. Tour packages are up 20-25%. West Asia conflict fuels oil prices and airfares. A weaker rup...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
From Paris to Phuket: The new logic guiding Indian summer travelIndian summer travel plans are shifting. Due to Middle East tensions and rising airfares, long-haul trips to Europe and the US are being re...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
West Asia conflict disrupts aviation, leads to 15–20% dip in inbound tourist traffic; Rs. 18,000 crore net loss for industry: PHDCCI reportIndia's vibrant tourism and hospitality sector is currently reeling from the impact of conflicts in West Asia. With inbound tourist arrival...
16 Apr, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
A ₹18,000 crore blow seen for India's aviation story as West Asia conflict clips wingsIndia's aviation and tourism sectors are currently navigating turbulent skies due to the unrest in West Asia. Airlines are challenged with ...
16 Apr, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Surge in airfares may hit summer travel demand, industry warnsInternational airfares are soaring, impacting summer travel plans. Industry experts predict a significant drop in demand due to higher tick...
08 Apr, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Living abroad on Social Security? Here’s how to make it workMany Americans want to move abroad and live on Social Security. Some countries have lower living costs, making this possible. Monthly benef...
06 Apr, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
Atlys releases travel access report ranking 50 international destinations for Indian travellersA new report by Atlys ranks international destinations for Indian travelers, highlighting practical accessibility beyond passport power. As...
11 Feb, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Vietnam shuts airports, evacuates thousands as Typhoon Bualoi nearsVietnam shut four coastal airports and evacuated over 15,000 people as Typhoon Bualoi, with winds of 133 km/h, approached central provinces...
28 Sep, 2025, 09.59 AM IST
Rising demand for short-haul travel: Indian tourists flock to Southeast Asia amid geopolitical tensionsSoutheast Asian destinations are seeing a surge in popularity among Indian travelers, driven by affordable airfares, easy visa policies, an...
30 Jun, 2025, 06.09 PM IST
10 million tourists picked this Asian paradise over Thailand in 2025Malaysia topped Southeast Asia in Q1 2025 tourism with 10.1 million arrivals, boosted by visa exemptions for Indian and Chinese travelers. ...
06 Jun, 2025, 02.58 PM IST
Vietnam considers 10-year ‘golden visa’ to stay ahead in Southeast Asia’s tourism raceVietnam’s Tourism Advisory Board has proposed a long-term visa program to maintain its competitive edge in Southeast Asia's travel market. ...
06 Apr, 2025, 11.21 AM IST
Move over Thailand, fastest-growing Vietnam is India’s new travel playgroundVietnam has emerged as the fastest-growing tourism destination in Southeast Asia, attracting nearly 17.5 million visitors in 2024. Key fact...
25 Mar, 2025, 12.48 PM IST
Cheap, yet, exotic places catch Indians' fancyInternationally, destinations like Vietnam are fast gaining popularity among Indian families, thanks to better accessibility and connectivi...
05 Feb, 2023, 09.42 PM IST
Visa application service for Vietnam launched in BengaluruThe Centre will provide easy access to Indian applicants and travel agents applying for visas to Vietnam from Karnataka, VFS said.
07 Sep, 2015, 08.27 PM IST