Hilton's 2027 Trends Report says 81 per cent of Indian travellers find purpose in having a trip on the calendar. The report highlights growing demand for personalised experiences, wellbeing, personal growth, social connections and shorter, experience-packed journeys
A Booking.com report found 96 per cent of Indian travellers prefer adapting travel plans rather than cancelling during disruptions. The study said travel significantly contributes to happiness and wellbeing, with most travellers prioritising meaningful experiences, local food and family trips
Germany has removed the airport transit visa requirement for Indian nationals travelling to third countries through German airports. Effective June 3, 2026, the move aims to ease travel, strengthen people-to-people ties and deepen India-Germany economic and diplomatic relations
NCB has issued an advisory for Indian travellers to Maldives, warning against carrying unknown packages due to stricter anti-drug laws there. The agency cautioned that violations can lead to severe penalties, including life imprisonment or death under Maldivian law
Razorpay, through its Malaysian arm Curlec, has partnered with NPCI International to enable UPI payments in Malaysia. The move, announced at the Global Fintech Fest 2025, will allow Indian travellers to pay local merchants seamlessly using UPI apps.
New Delhi: A Travel Sustainable badge, provides highly coveted information to travellers all over the world looking to make more sustainable travel choices. Booking.com has launched the Travel Sustainable Badge, a first of its kind in the industry, designed to be applicable to a wide range of property types, from apartments, B&Bs, and vacation homes […]
A study by global travel technology company Amadeus revealed that over four in five (84 per cent) travellers around the world said technology would increase their confidence to travel in the next 12 months.
