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...
08 May, 2026, 06.36 AM IST
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...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
LPG scarcity hits Rishikesh hospitality sector ahead of Char Dham Yatra; Hotels turning back to wood, coal, and charcoal to sustain daily operationsAhead of the Char Dham Yatra, hotel owners and roadside dhaba operators in Rishikesh are struggling to maintain daily operations in light o...
04 Apr, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Planning a New Year getaway? These budget-friendly destinations are perfect for last-minute travelRing in the New Year without breaking the bank! Discover budget-friendly Indian gems like Jaipur, Varkala, McLeod Ganj, and Rishikesh for a...
23 Dec, 2025, 02.51 PM IST
Dream wedding on a budget? Move over Udaipur & Goa as tier 2/3 cities make destination weddings finally affordableThe grand Indian destination wedding is now within reach for many. Previously exclusive to the elite, these celebrations are moving to more...
17 Nov, 2025, 12.52 PM IST
Long weekend business booming for hotels, cruises, travel firmsIndians are leveraging every opportunity to take a “minication”, said Rajeev Kale, president and country head for holidays, MICE and Visa a...
07 Mar, 2024, 09.55 PM IST
Hospitality sector prepares to open its doors wider for people who throng religious hotspotsMany mid-size and upscale hotel companies are firming up investments and capacity expansion plans to the tune of Rs 3,500 crore in key holy...
04 Feb, 2024, 12.19 AM IST
Kerala's backwater hub Kumarakom tops country-wide survey on revenue per available roomSet in the backdrop of Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom village is a popular tourist destination dotted with canals and backwaters. Its panoramic r...
29 Sep, 2023, 09.22 PM IST
Don't have a weekend booking yet? You're probably too late"We are pretty much sold out across our major properties. For example, in Nainital, both our properties are sold out. Bhimtal is sold out. ...
08 Sep, 2023, 10.27 AM IST
Indian Hotel’s Puneet Chhatwal sees multiyear up trend in hotel industry“Everyone thought leisure tourism is leading but leisure has truly become the bleisure – business coupled with leisure. A lot of that is ha...
27 Sep, 2022, 02.36 PM IST
Religious destinations topping travel charts in India, bookings expected to increase in coming monthsFor instance, Tirupati topped the trending list by a substantial margin in terms of flight searches on travel search engine KAYAK for trave...
05 Sep, 2022, 03.08 PM IST
Top cities for a destination wedding in IndiaThese cities offer a range of options, from premium luxury palaces and 5-star luxury hotels to 3- and 4-star heritage hotels, affordable bo...
11 Jul, 2022, 06.30 AM IST
Fully booked: Hotels leave Covid scars behindAn ITC Hotels spokesperson said all ITC leisure hotels did very well during the long weekend, and properties such as Welcomhotel Amritsar s...
18 Apr, 2022, 12.47 AM IST
NYE celebrations become a silver lining for hospitality industry, better days lie ahead for hotelsSome of the hotels hosting popular parties and year end events have also seen packed bookings.
31 Dec, 2020, 08.25 AM IST
Why luxury hotels are making a beeline for temple townsAs travelers seek comfort on their spiritual sojourns, luxury hotels have been quick to spot the demand.
24 May, 2019, 02.38 PM IST
'Four Indian cities on top 100 quality hotel services index'Wayanad, Rishikesh, Amritsar and Jaisalmer have featured in the top 100 list of high quality services in hotels, in terms of giving the bes...
15 Nov, 2015, 12.31 PM IST
- Kumbh, solar eclipse bless travel sector with maha gains
The millennium’s longest solar eclipse tomorrow that coincides with the Mahakumbh Mela has proved lucky for the travel industry.
15 Jan, 2010, 12.17 AM IST