Explore India : Five incredible holiday experiences

Explore India : Five incredible holiday experiences

River rafting across the waters of the Ganges in Rishikesh | Photo Credit: RAJATK/ Getty Images The curious case of the breathing bridges I still remember trying to catch the monsoons in the wettest place on Earth, Mawsynram in Meghalaya. That was a couple of years before the pandemic when climate change hadn’t overturned our … Read more

Indians ready to vacation! What upcoming trends can be seen among Indian travellers as pandemic worries ease?

Indians ready to vacation! What upcoming trends can be seen among Indian travellers as pandemic worries ease?

Popular travel destinations in India: As the coronavirus pandemic has become an endemic, places have begun opening up again. After two years of subdued spirits and bare essentials, the travel sector seems to be properly resuming in and outside India. The elation in this regard is only enhanced by the fact that many states and … Read more

Online segment leads revival of tourism, travel and hospitality sector in India

Online segment leads revival of tourism, travel and hospitality sector in India

Before the covid-19, WTTC stated in its report, the travel and tourism industry contributed to India’s GDP which was about 6.8 percent of the entire economy. T The tourism sector is bouncing back from the impact of COVID across the world. Data suggests that the industry will crawl back to the pre-Covid-19 levels in a … Read more

Homestays to see strong growth in coming decade: Puneet Chhatwal, CEO, IHCL

Homestays to see strong growth in coming decade: Puneet Chhatwal, CEO, IHCL

Within 18 months of its launch, amã has grown its portfolio to 44 bungalows in 18 locations. IHCL CEO Puneet Chhatwal says India with innumerable leisure locations and strong domestic tourism makes for a viable market for homestays. The changing paradigms since the pandemic have led to sudden change of gear, with homestays becoming the … Read more

Post-Covid rush at tourist spots, travel bookings soar! Recorded highest ever profitability in FY 2021: Rikant Pitti, EaseMyTrip

Post-Covid rush at tourist spots, travel bookings soar! Recorded highest ever profitability in FY 2021: Rikant Pitti, EaseMyTrip

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

Travel Trends: Emergency travel to new hotel launches and gifting holidays, safe travel is top priority

Travel Trends: Emergency travel to new hotel launches and gifting holidays, safe travel is top priority

For families, the resort’s Family Recreation and Gaming Zone is expected to offer several on-site activities such as VR gaming, interactive games and arcade games to ensure indoor fun-filled activities. Image: Radisson Blu Resort Dharamshala Love to travel but worried about safety in these distressing times? Don’t worry, you are not alone. There are not … Read more

COVID-19 in India: Sikkim opens doors to domestic tourists, issues travel guidelines

COVID-19 in India: Sikkim opens doors to domestic tourists, issues travel guidelines

Sikkim has much to offer to its tourists for a top-notch travel experience. (Image Courtesy: Satyam Sahu of Nirvana Hotel, Gangtok) Tourism in Sikkim: The state government of Sikkim decided to reopen its tourism sector from Saturday, ie, October 10. Tourism industry in the state is resuming operations after months of inactivity due to the … Read more