Travel

A single GCC tourist visa is set to debut in 2025, making travel between six Gulf nations seamless while boosting tourism and regional integration

Since the 2019 Kartarpur Corridor opening, which enables visa-free travel to the Kartarpur Sahib shrine, religious exchanges have grown, although larger groups still follow the traditional protocol arrangement

Alike’s survey reveals Indian travellers are wary of robot-only planning. While 59 per cent favour a hybrid model that blends AI with human expertise, just 11 per cent trust fully automated itineraries

A new WTTC report reveals travel and tourism will generate 91 million jobs by 2035, but workforce shortages could leave a gap of 43 million roles worldwide

Indian travellers in 2025 are mixing short local breaks with overseas adventures, with Bengaluru, Mumbai and Dubai leading Booking.com’s most-searched destinations

India’s festive travel offers contrasts: Dharamshala’s quiet retreats, Onam’s cultural buzz, eco-friendly escapes in Wayanad and Sikkim, and family trips turning traditions into memories

The ICONIC 2025 Tourism Summit in New Delhi united policymakers, diplomats, and industry leaders for impactful discussions on India’s tourism future. The event emerged as a premier platform for shaping the sector

Uttar Pradesh Tourism to highlight its Buddhist Circuit and wider cultural heritage at PATA Travel Mart 2025 in Bangkok, aiming to attract global travellers

In 2025, Indian travel is shifting towards wellness retreats, eco-conscious stays, and slow cultural journeys, offering purposeful and mindful experiences

Shravan 2025 in Uttar Pradesh saw record pilgrim turnout, thriving markets, and booming tourism, with temples from Varanasi to Lucknow drawing millions