FHRAI calls for separation of F&B GST from hotel room rates
The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has urged the government to delink the Goods and Services…
What’s driving the surge in solo female travellers in India?
IntrCity SmartBus reveals that Gen Z makes up 40 per cent of solo women travelers, with spiritual destinations like Ayodhya…
IndiGo expands global reach, announces inaugural long-haul flights to Amsterdam & Manchester
To support its long-haul ambitions, IndiGo has entered into a damp lease agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways for Boeing 787-9…
Indonesia unveils plans to welcome over 900,000 Indian tourists in 2025 with visa-free access on cards
For 2025, Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism has set an ambitious target of welcoming 918,480 Indian tourists, building on the 17…
Rail Europe targets Indian market with 23% growth in 2024, unveils new products & services
India’s outbound travel to Europe has rebounded to 98 per cent of pre-pandemic levels, but rail travel has surged ahead,…
South African Tourism targets 16% growth in Indian visitors this year
This year, South African Tourism is targeting diverse consumer segments in India, including adventure seekers, luxury travellers, family vacationers, and…
Visa applications in India rise 11 pc in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels
Visa applications in India increased by 11 per cent year-over-year in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 4 per cent. Popular…
Akasa Air launches direct connectivity between Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Abu Dhabi
Akasa Air has introduced daily direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Bengaluru/Ahmedabad in collaboration with Etihad Airways, starting March 2025.…
Beyond luxury: Dubai's lifestyle-centric approach to capturing Indian travellers
In an exclusive conversation with ETTravelWorld, Bader Ali Habib, Director of Proximity Markets at DET, shared insights into Dubai’s strategic…
North Korea has opened its doors to a group of international travellers for 1st time in years
A small group of international tourists visited North Korea for the first time in five years, hinting at a potential…