Back from pandemic, travellers seek luxury and adrenaline  

Back from pandemic, travellers seek luxury and adrenaline  

Tigers in Nagarahole national park. It has now been established that people coming out of the pandemic are travelling with vengeance. But like in every sector, even tourism trends have changed drastically in the post-COVID times. From preferred destination and activities to accommodation, choices are different. As they were restricted from travelling for almost two years, … Read more

How to Make Your Staycation Feel Like a Getaway

How to Make Your Staycation Feel Like a Getaway

You really want to get away. But high gas prices, inflation, rising COVID-19 cases, and canceled flights have you thinking that maybe this isn’t the best time to travel. But you really need a break. You probably know that vacations are good for your physical health, productivity, and mental well-being. Even looking forward to and … Read more

‘Desi Travel’ the buzzword of Indian hospitality sector recovery

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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

Offering a desk with a view, homestays a hit; segment shines as workcations tempt people

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As Covid ravaged the hospitality sector, homestays came to the rescue. Since April, Triveni Srinivas and Nithin M, in their early thirties, have been working for a Hyderabad-based animation firm from a homestay in Chikmagalur, Karnataka. “It is a little extravagant, but we are glad we took it. Sometimes bridging the gap between work and … Read more

Corona second wave hits hotel bookings! New launches continue, sustainable initiatives step up

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Beach goers may want to take note of another new launch: The Westin Goa. (Image: The Westin Goa) Corona second wave: Hotel bookings witness a big slump! India’s hospitality industry is once again grappling with the impact of state-specific lockdowns as the surge in coronavirus cases continues to spiral across the country. Many stakeholders pin … Read more

Premium stay or discount deals? From vacation homes, wellness retreats to road trips!

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Several surveys have indicated that people are ready to pay a premium for their safety. Image: SaffronStays-Harmony Deolali Dreaming of a road trip or an Ayurveda wellness retreat in a picturesque lush green scenic spot? Good news! 2021 offers a perfect opportunity for Indian travellers to step out from their homes! Be it a staycation, … Read more

2021 will be the year of smart travel, safety and hygiene top priorities: Sabina Chopra, Co-Founder and COO, Yatra

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Travellers are opting for various packages with personalized services and activities curated especially according to preferences which provide for a memorable experience. In 2020, travel has changed forever, so has the world! Leisure destinations are now opening up again and showing signs of increased uptick in terms of demand. The determining factors related to travel … Read more

Tourists flock to Mussoorie: Long weekend getaways are back, so are hill destinations

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For hotels and restaurants in Mussoorie and Nainital, there is a clear upsurge in bookings by domestic travellers who are looking to get away from their homes and enjoy Nature’s scenic landscapes. (Photo source: IE) Mussoorie, known as the Queen of Hills, is bursting with travellers once again after more than six months! Known for … Read more

Jaipur, Goa and Kochi to become India’s top leisure destinations this year; check OYO’s travel forecast

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The report indicates that road trips to nearby and distant places are likely to be an emerging trend. Travellers take note! Jaipur, Goa and Kochi pegged as India’s top ‘Next Destinations’ for the coming three months of the year 2020! As September 2020 wraps up with World Tourism Day being celebrated virtually across the country … Read more