Global macro woes take holidayers in different directionIndian travelers are opting for short-haul international trips to Southeast Asia and Australia, or domestic getaways this summer. This shif...
31 May, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
Which country is known as the Land of Smiles?Land of Smiles: Thailand is celebrated globally as the Land of Smiles. This nickname reflects the genuine warmth and politeness of its peop...
21 May, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Indian travellers get a new Southeast Asia circuit via MakeMyTripMakeMyTrip has expanded its partnership with Vietravel Corporation to include Cambodia and Laos, enhancing travel options for Indian touris...
08 May, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
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
Oil shock will hit Asia harder than the 1970sAsia is experiencing energy shocks similar to the 1970s oil crises, with rising fossil fuel costs impacting consumers and industries. This ...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
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...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
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...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.28 PM 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
War revives stagflation dangers for global economyGlobal economic outlook faces uncertainty as seven weeks of Middle East conflict impact growth and inflation. Business surveys from Austral...
19 Apr, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing sworn in as presidentMyanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing has become president. This follows a military coup five years ago. He took power after an election ex...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Iran embassies mock Trump as online war of words escalates amid the heightened tensions—here are the tweets going viral all over social mediaIranian embassies globally are using social media to mock President Donald Trump and the United States. This online confrontation follows T...
08 Apr, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Thailand freezes public transport fares, secures fuel supply ahead of Songkran travel rushThailand's government has frozen public transport fares and boosted fuel supplies for the Songkran holiday, ensuring stable costs and unint...
08 Apr, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 strikes Indian OceanA magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck the Indian Ocean at a depth of 90 km on April 5, 2026. The National Center for Seismology reported the ev...
05 Apr, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
India eyes Southeast Asia flight deals as Gulf conflict narrows travel zonesIndia will begin talks with Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia to increase flight capacity. This move comes as the West Asia conflict limits e...
04 Apr, 2026, 06.04 AM IST
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
Thailand hotels slash room rates as global travel disruptions hit arrivalsThailand's luxury hotels are slashing prices by up to 70% to attract domestic tourists as foreign arrivals plummet due to Middle East confl...
23 Mar, 2026, 03.51 PM IST