Indians are changing travel plans amid global disruptions; Thailand, Sri Lanka, Japan see surge in bookingsShort- and medium-haul destinations like Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Japan are seeing a rise in demand.
30 Mar, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Flight tickets set to get costlier this summer as fuel prices rise, airlines warn of fare hikesHolidaymakers face significantly higher travel costs this summer as fuel surcharges and escalating operating expenses push up airfares. Dom...
25 Mar, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
EaseMyTrip launches 'Sunny Getaway Sale' with special offers for international, domestic travellersEaseMyTrip has launched its 'Sunny Getaway Sale' from March 24-31, offering discounts on flights, hotels, buses, cabs, and holiday packages...
24 Mar, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
No firing rockets! Indians plan short & sweet Diwali tripsThis Diwali, many Indians are choosing travel over traditional festivities. Short international trips to places like Thailand and Singapore...
12 Oct, 2025, 07.39 PM IST
Indians prefer to do travel bookings at the last momentIndian travellers are increasingly making last-minute bookings for both domestic and international trips, primarily within 15 days of depar...
25 Oct, 2024, 10.30 AM IST
More Indians may spend New Year holidays abroadTour and travel companies such as Thomas Cook, SOTC and EaseMyTrip have seen up to 30% uptick in demand for short-haul international routes...
02 Dec, 2023, 10.26 AM IST
Short-haul destinations turn hot this summer seasonTravel to destinations like Thailand, Malaysia, Mauritius, Cambodia and the Maldives is picking up with the airlines of some of these count...
07 Jun, 2019, 11.09 AM IST
Hit by demonetisation, travel and tourism industry witnesses a revivalIn the immediate aftermath of the November demonetisation, the tourism and travel industry were among the hardest hit.
31 Mar, 2017, 09.56 AM IST
Package prices have become more attractive on lower airfares: Anil Khandelwal, Cox & Kings India"September to December will see increased travel on back of festive season and long weekend booking."Anil Khandelwal, CFO, Cox & Kings Indi...
03 Oct, 2016, 03.30 PM IST
New trend: Tour operators start offering short-haul packages to cater to the long-weekend marketIt is growing significantly in India as upwardly mobile, young travellers now opt for 2-3 short breaks along with a long leisurely vacation...
07 Feb, 2015, 11.09 AM IST
Lucknow, not London: Rupee, inflation keep Indian travellers homeIndians have sharply curtail their travel, preferring the tried, tested and relatively cheap to the adventurous, exotic and outrageously ex...
25 Dec, 2013, 11.28 AM IST
Undeterred by rupee decline,Indians continue to holiday abroadThe sliding rupee may have hurt most of the sectors but has not deterred Indians from holidaying abroad, although they are preferring short...
14 Jul, 2013, 12.07 PM IST
Foreign travel to cost more as rupee plummetsAgents say devaluation to impact shopping, sightseeing and eatouts.
11 Jun, 2013, 11.53 AM IST
- Operators join hands to woo tourists
The travel bug has bitten industry operators such as travel agencies, airlines and hotels, as they are all coming together to woo the touri...
28 Jan, 2009, 03.37 AM IST
- Countries offer short trips to lure Indian travellers
Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Egypt & Australia set to garner almost half of India’s total outbound traffic this year.
27 Oct, 2008, 03.17 AM IST
- Inflation woes: Families give extended weekend holidays a miss
With inflation biting into family budgets and low-cost carriers hiking airfares, families are simply not too keen on travelling short haul....
23 Jul, 2008, 06.00 AM IST
- Sky-high crude grounds local tourists
As many airlines have increased fuel surcharge, travel to popular holiday destinations has become dearer by Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000. Oil: Why ...
31 May, 2008, 10.22 AM IST