Climate change is a real thing and there is enough significant evidence that suggests we are heading towards a global climate crisis. Thus, sustainability is not just a choice but the need of the hour. People now realise that immediate action is required to take control of the situation, and this has recently been established … Read more
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
The National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) reports that tourism in India won’t return to pre-pandemic levels until 2026. By Vinay K Mayer, In India, the tourism sector is expected to grow 6.9% annually to $460 bn by 2028, which is 9.9% of the GDP, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). … Read more
Wildlife safaris became, well, ‘wild’ so that travellers can savour the thrill of exploring unknown terrains. (Rajasthan Tourism on Twitter) Gear up for jungle safaris, post Diwali! Remember Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Mowgli’ ? The much loved jungle boy’s adventures in the wild won the hearts of children and grown ups alike! Now that Diwali festivities are … Read more
At most airports, delayed bags are the main reason for mishandled bags. Baggage mishandling plunges to 81 per cent due to the pandemic, SITA’s 2021 Baggage IT Insights report indicates. So, how safe is your baggage when you travel on a flight? A key concern of air travellers pertains to the safety of their baggage … Read more
The desire to travel is high, and this is showing up with an increase in the number of flight bookings which have started creeping back to near normal figures. By Pradeep Chamaria, COVID-19 has been an over-extended nightmare for the Travel Industry. The industry saw lockdown based fast-paced shifts in travel trends, bookings of hotels, … Read more
Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel’s joint survey, Third Holiday Readiness report (June) identifies regions in India that are trending as vacation hotspots. By Reya Mehrotra On and off lockdowns for a year-and-a-half have given rise to a lust for travel among people like never before. Thousands have thronged hill stations and beaches to take … Read more
In his view, travel is likely to pick up when people start travelling for improving their health/treatment of ailments to wellness centres like Atmantan and Nature experiences to offbeat locations. (Image source:: Atmantan Wellness Centre) Amidst the COVID-10 second wave, a meaningful push for India’s travel and hospitality industry has been largely missing. People are … 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
Now, here’s a quirky fun fact: Around 27% of bookings were made by solo travellers who opted to celebrate Valentine’s Day at OYO’s across India. [Image credit: Rajasthan Tourism on Twitter] Revenge travel drives Valentine’s Day travel trend! This month’s Valentine’s Day weekend shows that Indian travellers are now showing renewed confidence to travel again! … Read more