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Hotel giants bet India’s local travel boom can defy slowdownMajor hotel groups are investing heavily in India. They expect a surge in domestic travel to drive growth. This expansion continues despite...
Hajj travel becomes costlier for pilgrims as Iran-US war disrupts Gulf air routesPilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia for Hajj face higher travel costs. Airfares and packages have risen significantly due to increased fuel pr...
Saudi Arabia to resume Umrah visa services from May 31; announces 2026-27 pilgrimage datesSaudi Arabia has unveiled the Umrah calendar for the 2026-27 season, resuming visa issuance on May 31, 2026. Pilgrims can enter Mecca from ...
Nepal embassy invites Indian content creators for sponsored trip; check eligibility and detailsNepal's Embassy in New Delhi is seeking Indian social media influencers for a special trip. Five content creators will be chosen to explore...
PM to attend closing ceremony of Sikkim's 50 years of statehood celebrationsPrime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Sikkim from April 27 to attend the closing ceremony of its 50th statehood anniversary. He will inau...
Kedarnath Dham opens doors: PM Modi writes to devotees, calls yatra a divine celebration of faithKedarnath Temple has opened its doors for devotees. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a warm welcome and best wishes. He described the ...
Lemon Tree Hotels shares soar 13%. What’s keeping traders active?Lemon Tree Hotels' shares surged over 13% following the announcement of its expansion into Gujarat with a new hotel signing. This move, par...
Jawaharlal Nehru obstructed Somnath temple reconstruction but Vallabhbhai Patel's firm resolve prevailed: Yogi AdityanathUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath alleged that Jawaharlal Nehru obstructed the Somnath temple's reconstruction and advised Presi...
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway opens: Route, map, toll charges, entry, exit points and travel time; Here's everything we knowPrime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway on April 14, 2026. The 210-213 km six-lane corridor, built at a ...
India’s hotel expansion gains pace, draws institutional capital into real estate foldIndia's hotel sector is set for robust growth, with operators planning over 70,000 new rooms by 2030. Driven by strong domestic travel and ...
Karma, climate and consequences: As the Char Dham Yatra reopens, a warming Himalaya reveals karma in its oldest public senseA road journey through Uttarakhand’s mountain towns reveals a deeper shift in both climate and pilgrimage. Unusual heat, felt by locals as ...
Uttarakhand government geared up for Char Dham Yatra, no cap on pilgrims: Chief Minister DhamiUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the removal of the pilgrim cap for the upcoming Char Dham Yatra, assuring comprehe...
IRCTC Shri Ramayana Yatra train: Check itinerary, fares, and how to book tickets for seeing sites from Nepal's Janakpur to RameshwaramIndian Railways has launched a 17-day Shri Ramayana Yatra tour, commencing March 30, to promote pilgrimage tourism. The Bharat Gaurav Delux...
MakeMyTrip’s Pilgrimage Travel Trends 2024-25 reveal strong growth across pilgrimage citiesPilgrimage travel in India is booming, with accommodation bookings up 19% in FY24-25, according to MakeMyTrip. Several destinations, includ...
In the name of God: Why travellers’ spiritual quest is on an eternal journey after CovidWinds of change are further lifting the spiritual tourism industry that has been witnessing a surge since the pre-pandemic time. What can I...
Redbus announces launch of pilgrimage packagesRedbus intends to make this an end-to-end travel convenience feature by enabling users to also customize their packages by adding additiona...
Religious tourism keeps travel companies going even in slumpTravel has been among the sectors hit by the economic slump but some companies are looking to the faithful for a reprieve.