Aanchal Sachdeva

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

From Banff’s Christmas markets to Niagara Falls’ winter lights, Canada offers multiple ways to experience a white Christmas. Air Canada’s direct and connecting flights from Delhi make festive travel across provinces accessible this season

IndiGo stabilised operations across all 138 destinations following early December disruptions, processed refunds and assistance for affected passengers, and commissioned an independent aviation review to prevent recurrence

Skyscanner released its Travel Trends 2026 data, identifying nine destinations that show the highest year-on-year search growth among Indian travellers. The report highlights rising interest in culture-led, slow, and personalised travel experiences

Deepavali has been officially inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, as announced at the Viksit Delhi Summit on December 10. The recognition cements India’s festival of lights as a global cultural icon