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What is India’s new hub-and-spoke model and how will airport immigration change?India has launched its ambitious hub-and-spoke aviation strategy, aiming to simplify international travel for citizens in smaller cities. T...
West Asia conflict may pressure hospitality occupancy, warns ICRA; FY27 estimate at 72-74%Hospitality sector occupancy is projected at 66-68% for early FY27, rising to 72-74% for the full year, according to ICRA. However, prolong...
Summer travel plans take no break: Domestic demand remains strong despite rising fuel costs and airfares, fewer flightsIndians are not cancelling summer holidays despite higher costs and fewer flights. Many are choosing domestic trips or nearby international...
Indian travellers worry more about forex costs than visa queues: ReportIndian travellers are set to spend more overseas following a tax reduction. However, managing travel budgets is their biggest worry. Many s...
A record 1.15 million Indians applied for Schengen visas in 2025 — here's where they want to goIndian demand for European travel surged in 2025, with a record 1.15 million Schengen visa applications filed, making India the third-large...
Indians are breaking up with Europe for a Southeast Asian getawayIndian travelers are increasingly choosing Vietnam over traditional European destinations due to rising airfares and longer flight duration...
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...
Outbound travel slows as Indians rethink foreign holidays amid crisis and costsAirlines are experiencing weak forward bookings and muted growth plans due to high airfares and a weaker rupee, following a call to postpon...
Dollar pressure, PM’s appeal may shift Indian tourists towards domestic travel: Atul ThakkarIndian outbound travel may see a temporary slowdown due to rising currency pressures and recent government remarks, prompting travellers to...
FAITH seeks steps to attract more foreign tourists amid PM Modi's austerity call on international travelFollowing PM Modi's appeal to curb foreign travel, the tourism industry body FAITH urged equal focus on attracting international tourists t...
After winning poll battles, Modi has picked up a new fightAmidst rising crude oil prices and a weakening rupee, Prime Minister Modi has urged Indians to embrace austerity. His call to reduce fuel c...
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...
BLS International begins Belarus visa processing in MumbaiVisa processing for Belarus has commenced in Mumbai following a partnership between the Consulate General of the Republic of Belarus and BL...
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...
Kashmir tourism struggles a year after Pahalgam attack as occupancies remain below 50%Kashmir's tourism sector is struggling to recover a year after a terror attack, with hotel occupancies significantly lower than previous ye...
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...
Gujarati travellers cut back on travel plans amid geopolitical uncertainty, expected market volatilityGujarati travelers are pausing travel plans. Uncertainty from the US-Israel-Iran conflict and stock market dips are causing caution. Advanc...
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...
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 ...
Outbound travel industry grows, but challenges remainIndia has emerged as the world's fastest-growing outbound market and in absolute numbers it is second only to China.