For GenX, holidays a festive dip into culture, adventureMore Indians are planning trips around festivals, both domestically and internationally, seeking unique cultural experiences. There is a ri...
15 Mar, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
Airpocalypse spurs a mad dash for hills during Diwali breakTravel bookings surge by 30% as residents of Delhi-NCR and Chandigarh seek cleaner air in destinations like the hills, Munnar, and Bhutan. ...
25 Oct, 2024, 10.15 AM IST
Festive spirit moves Indians to travel moreIndian travellers are spending more on travel this festive season. They prefer longer stays. Domestic flight bookings have surged by 60%. I...
11 Oct, 2024, 06.00 AM IST
Travel roars back from Covid lows, and so do pricesIncreased demand and the absence of COVID-19 restrictions have caused prices for hotels, flights, and holiday packages to rise during the u...
07 Oct, 2023, 07.08 AM IST
Indians have let loose their wanderlust this DiwaliTravel platforms, homestay brands, hotels and resorts have all witnessed a dramatic spike in demand this week, indicating a shift in consum...
03 Nov, 2021, 06.41 AM IST
Private jet operators see Diwali booking surge; Russia, Turkey, Ukraine the new hotspotsPrivate jet operators have seen a surge in bookings for the months of October and November when Durga Puja and Diwali are celebrated.
26 Sep, 2021, 07.50 AM IST
Anxiety over a third Covid wave mars people's Diwali travel plansEven though bookings are higher than last year, the numbers are lower than the pre-pandemic level showing that people are still wary of ste...
29 Aug, 2021, 11.02 AM IST
Domestic tourists preferring inter-state road trips, beach destinations: OYOThe data further highlights Jaipur to be the most popular choice among travellers across northern India, with an influx of tourists from ne...
12 Nov, 2020, 05.08 PM IST
Growth in bookings witnessed for Diwali season: ReportThere has been a 40 per cent growth in daily check-ins during this year's Diwali season as against the average bookings made in October thi...
04 Nov, 2020, 08.31 PM IST
Tour operators expect robust business this festive seasonPlayers such as Cox & Kings, Cleartrip, Expedia see significant uptick in bookings compared to last year on the back of cheaper deals and o...
15 Oct, 2018, 03.57 PM IST
Indians travel abroad to celebrate Diwali: SurveyMost people like to go on a long break with friends and family to celebrate Diwali and soak in the festive fervour.
09 Nov, 2015, 04.41 PM IST
Travelling abroad for Diwali is no longer a foreign ideaTour operators and travel portals such as Thomas Cook, Cox and Kings, MakeMyTrip and Yatra are offering customised services to customers to...
09 Nov, 2015, 08.30 AM IST
Cash in on Diwali: Travel portals courting customers with attractive short-break offers“Diwali is a homely tradition, but we tend to see an uptick in leisure travellers, especially foreign nationals who work in India."
16 Oct, 2014, 04.34 AM IST
Diwali passenger traffic higher this year despite high airfaresBased on the current booking, passenger traffic for the Diwali festival season, from November 1-10, will grow by 6-8% compared to last year.
27 Oct, 2013, 10.51 AM IST
For Rs 4000, fly to Goa on New Year's eveBut yes, there is a catch: the return fares for flights departing on January 1 and 2 are pretty high at Rs 11,000.
23 Dec, 2012, 09.19 AM IST
Diwali plans go for a spin as air fares skyrocketA flight to any part of the country during the festive season of Diwali is likely to leave a huge dent in a flyer's pocket.
19 Sep, 2011, 10.58 AM IST
- Airfares may skyrocket again this December
If you are planning to fly during the last festive days of the year, book now, as only the early tourist will catch best fares, say experts.
01 Dec, 2010, 11.29 AM IST