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From tarmac Garba to towel theft: As Indian tourists go viral for all wrong reasons, here are 9 travel rules to avoid becoming the next internet horror storyIndian travelers are facing major criticism for disruptive behaviour abroad, from public dancing to hotel theft and disrespect. This guide ...
- ‘Beyond gross’: Influencer washes underwear in hotel coffee maker, internet revolts
A travel influencer's viral video demonstrating washing underwear in hotel coffee makers has ignited widespread outrage. Critics condemned ...
Leela Palace Udaipur fined Rs 10 lakh after staff enters occupied room using master keyA Chennai consumer court has ordered The Leela Palace, Udaipur, to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation to a couple. The hotel's housekeeping staff ...
Traveling for Christmas? Avoid these 3 common air travel mistakes that can ruin your journeyMillions of Americans take air travel every Christmas, but common mistakes can rapidly turn a routine flight into a strained ordeal. Skye T...
Understanding America's tipping culture: A guide to smart tipping practicesTipping culture, particularly in the US, faces significant backlash and fatigue, evolving from appreciation to entitlement. This guide offe...
A cheapskate in London: Budget-friendly attractions and affordable eats you can't missExploring London on a budget reveals a city of free museums, striking architecture, and affordable transportation. Despite high hotel price...
Welcome to the Bigg Boss world of doing business, where the 30-sec spectacle is kingDonald Trump's unconventional approach to diplomacy, illustrated by his confrontational meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, signals a shift t...
Chappal phad ke, trend in the making?Mumbai hotel combats guests stealing bathroom slippers by offering mismatched pairs, hoping to discourage theft due to their unappealing lo...
A traveler's guide when and how much to tip when you are on a tripOffering guidance on when and how much to tip when you travel, etiquette experts, academics and travelers weighed in with the following adv...
The art of reopening home to guests: Focus on deep cleaning, ask before hugging & skip the dipMost important of all: Consider a smaller guest list to begin with.
Ministry of health and family welfare releases SOPs for hotels and restaurantsHospitality providers can resume operations outside the containment zones from June 8.
Travelling abroad? Don't forget your passport, visa and etiquetteFrom paying bills to tipping at restaurants, greeting foreigners to wishing them on festivals, different countries have different customs. ...
How Indians behave, scrimp, spend when travellingAn Expedia survey finds out how Indians behave during travel. The survey reached out to 18,229 respondents across 23 countries. Here are so...
Striking a conversation with strangers on flight? Indians rank No 1 globallyAbout 59% of the Indian respondents said they often engage in conversation with rank strangers during a flight.
What do most people consider when booking a hotel? Find outAs per the survey, 35% travellers preferred booking through desktop/ laptop/ computer while 23% preferred booking directly with the hotel.
- Making Pench Tiger Reserve more hospitable for tigers
Amid all the talk of tiger poaching, Pench Tiger Reserve has launched a new initiative towards conservation, by imparting hospitality train...
Luxury retailers hiring and training staff in local dialect and retail etiquettes to woo new richLuxury retailers are hiring people who can talk in local dialect, training staff in retail etiquettes to make customers feel at home and ed...
- Home chefs invade star hotel kitchens
It captures the trend of high-paying guests ($400 per night) at 5-star hotels wanting to taste 'ghar ka khana' while homemakers want the re...
- Shoppers Stop, Kimaya, Nirula's, Samsung & Axis Bank offer mystery shopping audit to improve performance of sales staff
A slew of cos such as WeMark, Bare International, Shaw Hotels & Consultancy and Grass Roots now offer mystery shopping audit.
- Hotel industry in China hopes boom in customers
Prime hotels and home stay rooms in the Chinese capital are pinning hopes on a boom in customers as Olympics draws closer being less than f...