In the last year, though domestic travel has boomed in Karnataka, the number of foreign tourists has not picked up. | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar Now that the days of pandemic and limited travel are behind, Tourism Departments of several States are upping their game to attract more tourists. While tourism as an industry … Read more
Online travel services provider Yatra on Monday said it has reached 90 per cent of pre-Covid level hotel bookings and the upswing continues with the return of travel normalcy following relaxation of pandemic-related restrictions and the recent restarting of scheduled international flights after two years. The arrival of the summer travel season coupled with the … Read more
If hybrid work becomes more widespread, it works as a silver lining for Indian travellers. (Representational image: IE) With more travellers increasingly planning weekend getaways and being on the move, the time is ripe for hospitality brands to revisit their own key offerings. If hybrid work becomes more widespread, it works as a silver lining … Read more
Roop Partap Choudhary By Roop Partap Choudhary As industries are in the process of rebooting to the new normal after being hit by the pandemic, the hospitality industry which was one of the worst hit industries is also getting back to operations. After the unprecedented and unimaginable scenario created by the pandemic, the Indian hospitality … Read more
This year, much like 2020, the coronavirus pandemic has made travel more difficult. Festive travel in India: Festivals are a major part of the culture in India, especially due to the vast diversity and the number of festivals we have. Naturally, this means that people often travel to celebrate these festivals, be it to their … Read more
More than 1.3 lakh passengers boarded 1,283 flights. As the Covid-19 restrictions ease in various parts of the country on the back of reduction in viral caseload, people seem to be travelling across states. According to the data released by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, on June 30, as many as 2,61,753 passengers boarded flights … Read more
Rikant Pitti, co-founder, EaseMyTrip Now domestic travel bookings soar! Back in 2019, when the world seemed to be a very different place from what it is now, Indians loved to plan for their travel destinations during summer vacations. Ahead of school vacations, it became an annual practice to figure out where to go. While many … Read more
Notably, Pune and Jaipur were ranked third and fourth on Instagram though they lagged behind New Delhi on Facebook. (Image: Rajasthan Tourism on Twitter) Indian travellers continued to travel and book hotels even with rising cases, a recent RateGain study has found. The month of February witnessed higher check-ins compared to last year. Also, 90 … Read more
Clearly, safety and familiarity are becoming top priority for travellers. (Image: Goa Tourism on Twitter) Domestic travel surges! A new survey shows that nostalgia and familiar experiences entice Indian travellers, just as they now look to travelling with their furry friends, yes – their much loved pets! Booking.com has shared insights from its latest survey, … Read more
PM Modi also inaugurated several key infrastructure projects including Cochin Refinery’s Propylene Derivative Petrochemical project. Modi govt’s boost for Kerala tourism! Touching upon various tourism initiatives to boost India’s travel rankings and with greater focus on coastal areas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Kochi visit on Sunday has yet again highlighted the Centre’s renewed focus on … Read more