ICC World Cup 2023 India-Pakistan Ahmedabad match: Railways may run special Vande Bharat train for fansThe city of Ahmedabad is buzzing with excitement as India prepares to face Pakistan in a highly anticipated World Cup match. Railways is pl...
06 Oct, 2023, 01.51 PM IST
Travel, tour firms pad up for cricket World Cup; expect big salesTravel and tourism companies are expecting a boost in business as the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup matches begin in India. Companies are off...
03 Oct, 2023, 11.15 AM IST
Your green card cannot fast-track your Schengen visa processIndian passport holders living in the US or Canada who are on work permits, student visas, or permanent residency need visitor visas for Eu...
24 Aug, 2023, 05.14 PM IST
Hotel, travel companies take a hit as rains lash North IndiaAmit Damani, co-founder of villa and bungalow rental company StayVista, said business has been impacted in the hills of North India and it ...
17 Jul, 2023, 09.49 AM IST
Braving rising flight fares and visa delays Indians want to travel this summerWhile Europe remains on top choice list, a nagging problem with visa delays have also seen the rise of many alternate destinations, especia...
07 Apr, 2023, 07.37 PM IST
Visa delays put a dampener on summer travel, againDelays in visa appointments and visa processing are continuing for the second year running for some countries ahead of the peak summer holi...
22 Mar, 2023, 10.38 AM IST
Valentine's Day special: Couples make the most of long weekend, plan getaways to Auli, Ooty & GoaThomas Cook (India) and SOTC Travel have seen a 35% surge in demand for travel this weekend.
10 Feb, 2023, 06.27 PM IST
Travel now, pay later: Vacation loan demand upTravel loans contribute just 1-2% of gross merchandise value (GMV) of travel agents. But these loans, as a payment option, are expected to ...
20 Aug, 2022, 11.32 AM IST
Travel companies see clear skies over EuropeBookings to Eastern Europe were anyway minuscule compared to other short-haul destinations as international commercial flight operations ar...
26 Feb, 2022, 09.11 AM IST
Coronavirus hits $45 bn cruise industry: Travellers opt for itinerary changes; Egypt, Sri Lanka packages gain popularityThe industry experts are positive things would bounce back to normal soon.
07 Mar, 2020, 02.14 PM IST
From February 2, get Schengen visa 6 months in advanceFebruary 2 onwards, one will be able to apply for a Schengen visa for a trip to Europe up to six months in advance of the proposed travel d...
25 Jan, 2020, 11.10 AM IST
Air India cancels Hong Kong flights, offers full refund“Air India cancelled flights and was giving a full refund. For Cathay Pacific, you can switch over to other partner carriers, which is much...
14 Aug, 2019, 11.17 AM IST
Hong Kong airport suspends flights after anti govt protestors reoccupy airportIndia’s national carrier Air India, too, cancelled flights to and from Hong Kong, and was offering full refund on tickets.
14 Aug, 2019, 08.43 AM IST
SOTC Travel launches homestays in partnership with OYOTravelers can now book homestays starting at Rs 2,400 across 16 popular cities in India via SOTC Travel.
28 May, 2019, 05.35 PM IST
Travellers headed toward Europe are facing a shortage of eurosAccording to Cox & Kings, about five lakh Indians travel to Europe between April and July – the peak summer holiday season at home.
22 May, 2019, 02.04 PM IST
SOTC introduces new customer app EngageSOTC said it is the first holiday company to launch a post booking customer app.
23 Jan, 2018, 11.20 AM IST
VAT spoils new year UAE trip for Indian travellersTour operators like Thomas Cook, Cox & Kings said customers were informed about the payment of VAT.
12 Jan, 2018, 08.42 AM IST