Aanchal Sachdeva

As Budget 2026 approaches, travel leaders across aviation, hospitality, mobility and tourism outline expectations around GST rationalisation, infrastructure status, connectivity expansion and sustainability to support India’s growing travel demand

This Republic Day 2026, Della D.A.T.A Resort in Lonavala offers a nature-led luxury retreat featuring a flag hoisting ceremony, immersive military-themed experiences, and forest-side glamping designed for reflection and escape

JOALI Maldives will mark Valentine’s Day on February 14, 2026, with Love & All Its Colours, a curated programme focused on shared experiences, creativity, wellness and personalised dining rather than traditional gifting

VFS Global announced phased relocations of UK, Ireland and multiple Schengen visa centres in New Delhi from January 2026, along with an address change for the Austria visa centre in Mumbai and a one-day closure in Maharashtra

Georgia is seeing rising year-end interest from Indian travellers, driven by film tourism, improved awareness, and strategic market focus, positioning the country as an emerging experiential destination

Mumbai has become India’s first city with two operational airports as Navi Mumbai International Airport begins commercial services, expanding domestic connectivity, easing congestion, and reshaping travel access across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region

As the year ends, travellers are opting for private villas, resorts and urban celebrations across India, choosing quieter, experience-led New Year stays that mirror the warmth and symbolism of Christmas tree gatherings

Standing six hundred and thirty-four metres tall, Tokyo Skytree transforms into a Christmas-season landmark with festive lighting, cultural rituals and New Year traditions from December 26, 2025, to January 7, 2026

Hotels across India marked the start of Christmas with tree lighting ceremonies rooted in sustainability, local craftsmanship and community engagement, offering travellers a glimpse into how festive traditions are being reinterpreted for the season

Greater Palm Springs enters 2026 with mineral spring wellness, spa-led retreats and outdoor healing experiences across the Coachella Valley, offering travellers structured ways to reset through nature, movement and restorative therapies