Travel destinations

29 Dec 2022, 16:20

2023 to be the year of the savvy traveler as economic uncertainties force people to become thriftier

A new survey found that the coming year 2023 is likely to be the year of the savvy traveler. Three out of four Indians continue to prioritize their vacations, but they want to get the best value for their money. The survey also states that millennials are more spontaneous and reveals people tend to start planning in advance as they get older. The tightening purse strings suggest that while travelers are still planning on going for vacations, they are also concerned about the economic concerns in the future.

18 Dec 2022, 12:46

Changi Airport reconnects with South Asian cities to pre-pandemic level, adds Pune as new destination

Singapore's Changi Airport has re-established its link to all South Asian cities to the pre-pandemic level and added Pune to its network, reporting a strong rebound in passenger traffic, according to a media report on Sunday. Up to 150,000 passengers are passing through Changi Airport daily, or about 75 per cent of the average weekly passenger pre-pandemic.

03 Jun 2022, 13:58

Travel and hospitality sector observes a 357% growth in hiring process post pandemic blues, says report

Other key sectors that saw an uptick in hiring trends as compared to last year are BFSI (+104 per cent), education (+86 per cent), auto (+69 per cent), oil and gas (+69 per cent), FMCG (+51 per cent) and IT-software/software services (+7 per cent).

24 Aug 2021, 10:15

Top airports in India — Delhi had more than double the number of passengers than Mumbai in July

Top airports in India — Delhi had more than double the number of passengers than Mumbai in July...

28 Jun 2021, 17:21

India is giving out free visas for half a million tourists

The total financial implication of the free tourist visa plan would be ₹100 crore. The free visa will be available to a tourist, only once, coming to...

26 Jun 2021, 13:50

Indians are making big plans of ‘revenge travel’ as COVID-19 restrictions get lifted in many states

According to a survey released by consulting firm Deloitte, 54% of people surveyed feel safe to travel in June, as compared ...

20 Mar 2021, 14:45

Pangot, a tiny hamlet in Uttarakhand that hosts hundreds of variety of birds and very few humans

For the traveller who cares not for boat rides or tacky souvenirs, there are a few (very few) places that are both easily ac...

07 Mar 2021, 11:42

Apart from the big cat, the Pench Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh flaunts a variety of fabulous residents

Pench alone has over 53 tigers living in the reserve and an additional 80 tigers (approximately) utilising the reserve. The ...

06 Mar 2021, 14:31

Araku Valley, an idyllic weekend getaway spot in the north-eastern corner of Andhra Pradesh

Around 115 kilometres from the city of Visakhapatnam, Araku Valley is ideal for those itching to get away from it all. This ...

21 Feb 2021, 10:32

Exploring the unreal beauty of the Andaman Islands

Despite having zero Covid-19 cases, people here continue to take precautions like wearing masks. Havelock Island not only offers some stunning beache...

30 Jan 2021, 16:29

The many marvels of Satpura Biosphere Reserve in Madhya Pradesh

The UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve hosts over 50 mammal species, 254 bird species, 30 reptile species and 50 butterfly species, among a plethora of ...

16 Jan 2021, 15:51

The forgotten little town of Bundi in Rajasthan is a treasure waiting to be unearthed

This week, in our series of those destinations that have thankfully escaped the travel radar of most, we explore a quaint li...

16 Jan 2021, 13:08

Travel buffs tell you where to veer off the highway in Chhattisgarh to find some lesser-known gems

It’s every passionate traveller’s sole purpose to explore the offbeat locations. For those yearning for such an experience, and waiting for travel to be safe again, we bring you destinations, recommended by other travellers, which have not invaded your Facebook and Instagram timeline. We begin this series with a state that boasts a smorgasbord of truly unique experiences - Chhattisgarh.

18 Nov 2020, 13:56

Goa hotels are now mandated to maintain isolation rooms

The Goa government is working on a new set of SOPs, which will make it mandatory for all hotels in the state to maintain isolation rooms for tourists and guests who test positive for Covid-19, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said on Wednesday.

14 Apr 2020, 23:04

The best hotels in Charleston

TripAdvisor; Alyssa Powell/Business Insider Historic architecture, a buzzing culinary scene, and close proximity to great coastal scenery all make Ch...

09 Apr 2020, 22:48

The best hotels in Paris

Alyssa Powell/Business Insider Paris is a cosmopolitan capital adored for its effortless grace, historic facades, gastronomic delights, and sheer ele...