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Feb 08, 2023 11:44 AM ISTBengaluru hotels see full occupancy, room rates triple as Aero show, G20 drive up demand
Over 50,000 rooms have been booked in Bengaluru for the next two weeks. The most preferred choice of location for hotels is in north Bengaluru.
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Feb 04, 2023 01:26 PM IST This city is giving away 5 lakh free plane tickets
Three airlines will give away the tickets through various promotional activities, including lucky draws and “buy one get one” offers.
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Feb 03, 2023 05:09 PM IST Budget 2023: Expect sea of changes in tourism sector if proposals well executed, says FM Sitharaman
For the first time in the Union Budget, tourism was a key focus policy area with the finance minister announcing a slew of measures to boost the industry on a "mission mode".
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Feb 03, 2023 03:47 PM IST IHG to double hotel portfolio in India as revenue returns to pre-Covid level
The hospitality company is betting big on the Indian market due to the fast recovery seen post-Covid in the country and because of the strong travel demand.
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Feb 01, 2023 01:37 PM IST Union Budget 2023 increases tax collection at source for overseas tour packages
Union Budget 2023: This will hit the tour and travel industry especially since the industry has just started recovering after COVID-19, said an expert.
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Feb 01, 2023 12:10 PM IST Budget 2023: Government to select 50 destinations, to promote tourism on mission mode
The Finance Minister said that with an integrated and innovative approach, at least 50 destinations will be selected through challenge mode.
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Jan 31, 2023 03:54 PM IST The 10 most welcoming cities of India revealed. See if yours made the list
Travel portal Booking.com has revealed the top 10 most welcoming places in India, with cities in Goa, Kerala and other popular tourist states dominating the list.
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Jan 31, 2023 02:57 PM IST Economic Survey 2023: Revival in tourism sector, but foreign arrivals below pre-Covid level
Economic Survey 2023: India's G20 presidency is a chance for the travel and tourism industry to promote the country as a major tourism destination
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Jan 31, 2023 02:09 PM IST Economic Survey 2023: Strong recovery in hospitality sector, occupancy at pre-Covid level
The Economic Survey 2023 which was tabled in the Rajya Sabha on January 31 noted that the occupancy rate in hotels last year saw full recovery and reached average pre-pandemic level of 2019-20.
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Jan 29, 2023 09:18 PM IST Long Weekend | 36 hours in Luang Prabang, Laos
From Buddhist wats (temples) to French architecture, there's a lot to see in the world's most heavily-bombed nation, but a long weekend is good enough to explore its UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang.
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Jan 25, 2023 09:25 AM IST Republic Day long weekend: Last-minute getaway plans? See 9 popular destinations
Republic Day 2023 long weekend: Booking platforms such as EaseMyTrip and Yatra.com are offering discounts on flights, bus and train tickets, cabs and hotels. Air India and GoFirst too announced discounts this month.
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Jan 23, 2023 09:04 PM IST Travel tech co Deyor targets Rs 100 crore revenue in FY24
As people turned to revenge travel in the post-Covid-19 world, Deyor was able to make north of Rs 20 crore in revenue in just one financial year after the pandemic, the company said in a statement.
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Jan 23, 2023 01:57 PM IST Republic Day 2023 sale: Check offers on hotel stays, holiday packages
Have long weekend plans? Check these travel offers before you make your bookings.
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Jan 22, 2023 03:40 PM IST Hoi An, Vietnam: Exploring East Asian taste in the ancient town
On Vietnamese New Year, January 22, a glimpse of the vegan and vegetarian options Hoi An offers. Local Vietnamese food follows the Buddhist vegan tradition and is largely gluten-free. But the real taste comes from the purity and richness of nature’s own ingredients.
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Jan 22, 2023 02:56 AM IST Floating in a hot air balloon is the most surreal way to see the Ganga
Apart from the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking views from high up above, a hot-air balloon ride over Varanasi also allows you to experience a unique combination of thrill and serenity.
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Jan 21, 2023 10:19 PM IST In Pics | Beyoncé's 'mansion' at Dubai’s Atlantis Royal that costs $100,000 per night
The 'Royal Mansion', which has been allotted to Beyoncé, is considered to be the most expensive and also the largest hotel accommodation in the world.
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Jan 19, 2023 03:13 PM IST 36 hours in Cape Town: Robben Island prison, African penguins, Tabletop Mountain
What to see, do, eat in Cape Town, South Africa, if you find yourself there on a long weekend or a business trip you can extend for 36 hours. Pro-tip: Try to spend a Saturday here, for the best shopping.
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Jan 18, 2023 10:24 AM IST Millions of Chinese workers on the move ahead of Friday travel peak
Economists are scrutinising the holiday season, known as the Spring Festival, for glimmers of rebounding consumption across the world's second largest economy after new GDP data on Tuesday revealed a sharp economic slowdown in China.
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Jan 16, 2023 06:45 AM IST China boost for flagging world economy looks closer as reopening begins
The growth impulse will be felt through services sectors such as aviation, tourism and education as Chinese people pack their bags for international travel for the first time since the pandemic
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Jan 15, 2023 06:47 PM IST Travel features | Hallyu wave: The fashion fest that is Seoul, the South Korean capital
From the 1950s to 2000s, South Korea has rapidly evolved from a country ravaged by war to a leading cultural powerhouse, and among all its cultural exports, beauty and fashion are right at the top. Here's Hallyu fashion and best places to shop at in Seoul.
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Jan 15, 2023 01:29 PM IST Budget travel | Around Asia: Southeast Asia under Rs 1 Lakh, your journeys are in your hands
No longer is Europe the only continent you could backpack across luxuriously through its local public transport, thanks to cheap flights, experience luxury buses, high-speed trains, ferries and cruises through Asia as well. Here’s how to plan and what to be careful about.
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Jan 15, 2023 12:00 PM IST Long Weekend | 36 hours in Galle, Sri Lanka
Just two hours south of Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport is one of Sri Lanka’s most fascinating travel destinations.
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Jan 15, 2023 07:16 AM IST Mind of the unruly airline passenger
Once they board the plane, they take great pleasure in creating a queue behind them as they look at the ticket and then at each seat number in slow motion, like they have just regained sight.
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Jan 14, 2023 08:49 PM IST Makar Sankranti 2023: Ahmedabad's Kite Museum takes you back in time
The Kite Museum in Ahmedabad is housed in a building designed by renowned architect Le Corbusier.
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Jan 14, 2023 04:53 PM IST Best places to shop and absorb flavours of 7 Indian cities, from Srinagar to Kochi
Whether you’re looking to scrimp or splurge, where to go for your next shopping spree in these 7 Indian cities.
