West Asia conflict disrupts travel plans: How to claim flight and hotel refunds and avoid booking lossesAs the West Asia crisis cuts into vacation plans and budgets, there’s still time to reschedule your trip and claim refunds.
30 Mar, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
That free hotel breakfast may vanish soon — what it means for your next stayFree hotel breakfast is becoming less common. Some hotels are charging for it or removing it completely to save money. Families and busines...
26 Feb, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
How to pick the right travel credit card as costs and perks change - here's what experts sayBest travel credit cards 2025: Premium travel credit cards are becoming more expensive, with American Express, Chase, and Citi raising annu...
25 Sep, 2025, 01.23 AM IST
International airline co-branded credit cards are rolling out red carpet for Indians: Here’s how frequent travellers can benefitInternational airlines’ co-branded cards focus on attracting more Indians to their loyalty programs and rolling out the red carpet. Interna...
22 Sep, 2025, 01.10 PM IST
American Express Platinum card changes: Here are the Amex benefits you will get with a fee of $895American Express upgraded its Platinum cards, adding $3,500 in perks for dining, travel, and shopping. The annual fee rises to $895 for bot...
18 Sep, 2025, 09.25 PM IST
Hotel loyalty programmes can get you free stays, upgrades, elite perks: Here’s howThe concept is simple: if you book your stay at a hotel directly via one of its channels, such as its website, at its reception or by phone...
28 Jul, 2025, 06.30 AM IST
Citi unveils Strata Elite credit card with $595 fee to challenge Amex and Chase in premium marketCitigroup introduces Strata Elite Credit Card. It aims to rival American Express Platinum and Chase Sapphire Reserve. The card offers rewar...
28 Jul, 2025, 12.46 AM IST
Is it worth staying off property when visiting Disney and Universal? Here's what families need to knowVillatel Orlando Resort offers families visiting Disney World and Universal Orlando a smart and affordable alternative to staying on proper...
27 Apr, 2025, 10.34 PM IST
Most common and uncommon things people leave behind in their hotel roomsRohit Sharma's forgetfulness is legendary, but he's not alone. A report reveals bizarre items left in hotel rooms, from a Rs 50 crore watch...
15 Sep, 2024, 10.30 AM IST
Good news for deal-seekers this fall: Travel demand has softenedData from Tourism Economics (on behalf of the US Travel Association, a travel group) shows that the meteoric rise in post-pandemic travel s...
03 Sep, 2024, 01.15 AM IST
90% of Indian business travellers feel motivated to get more work done when travelling for business: Hyatt Place SurveyAs per the survey, 90% of Indian business travellers feel motivated to get more work done when travelling for business.
03 Sep, 2018, 04.29 PM IST
Crew’s slam-clicker on Air India, afloat or notThough the average airline passenger may not be familiar with the term, ‘slam-click’ is one of the most cherished perks of cabin crews.
21 Jun, 2018, 11.33 PM IST
Avoid 5-star hotels and PSU perks: PM Narendra Modi to ministersAccording to the official quoted earlier, Modi has also told minister “probity of the highest order is on and nobody indulging in unlawful ...
21 Aug, 2017, 12.17 AM IST
Companies cut back on employee travel, freebies to tide over slowdownCorporate India is scaling back on staff perks from frequent travel and expensive hotel stay to offsites and freebies, to rein in spending.
30 Aug, 2013, 10.17 AM IST
- Travelling in first class? New perks you can take advantage of
Here is a round-up of some of the more interesting and helpful perks you can take advantage of if you have the money or points to travel fi...
14 Apr, 2012, 11.00 AM IST
- Employees will now have to bear the FBT burden
Employees enjoying perks such as rent-free accommodation, cars, credit cards and club memberships may have to pay tax on these. Budget 2009...
08 Jul, 2009, 06.05 AM IST
- MNCs relieve expats from India posts
In an attempt to cut costs, leading MNCs have either begun calling back or cutting down on expensive expat assignments. Motivate staff | Wh...
20 Nov, 2008, 11.40 AM IST