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Travel Synergy Kolkata 2025: Confluence of cultures, commerce & collaboration

By Susmita Ghosh When purpose meets passion, the result is nothing short of powerful. On July 8, 2025, the Travel Network Meet (TNM) Global Forum hosted its much-anticipated Travel Synergy Roadshow at the iconic Hotel Hindusthan International (HHI), Kolkata—and what unfolded was more than just an event. It was a convergence of visions, voices, and […]

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Why Indians Are Flocking to Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan?

A recent study has revealed that Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Bhutan are among the top emerging travel destinations for Indians. The surge in interest is largely due to easy visa access and direct flights. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, Indian travel enthusiasm has skyrocketed, with the Reserve Bank of India reporting that Indians are spending approximately ₹12,500 […]

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Aviation sector prospers, strategic investment on growth

Compiled by Satyaki Dutta Aviation industry is functioning as a dynamic sector in the recent times, with a direct and major impact on the travel and tourism industry on the whole. Preventing the stagnation in the sector, especially by developing the technological aspects is the need of the day. With the target-specific goals, the sector […]

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The Strategic Season: Why travel events peak between rains and rush?

By Netpal Travel BureauAs raindrops begin to rhythmically caress the earth and the monsoon settles over much of India, there’s a quiet magic in the air—an interlude of sorts. While many travellers slow down, preferring to stay indoors or escape to quieter retreats, something else begins to stir in the corridors of the travel industry.A […]

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Tamhini Ghat: Where the clouds touch the Earth

By Spl Correspondent There are places where nature doesn’t just live—it performs. Then, there are seasons that bring out its best act. Come monsoon, Maharashtra’s Tamhini Ghat transforms into a stage set by the gods—lush, mist-kissed, and gently soaked in green. If you ever doubted that monsoon could be romantic, this forgotten corner of the […]

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HIMALAYAN ORANGE TOURISM FESTIVAL 2024

Championing Rural Tourism, Leaving a Legacy The 6th Himalayan Orange Tourism Festival (HOTF) 2024 carried on from December 6 to 8, 2024, in Kolkata. The festival showcased the Himalayan Orange as a symbol of sustainable agro-tourism. Organized by the Association for Conservation & Tourism (ACT), the festival highlighted the role of homestays in promoting community-based […]

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African tourism market brims with international tourists

After a short period of sluggish tourist influx from worldwide, the tourism market is returning to its growth phase. Among the companies eyeing for a large chunk of the success-pie, Africa Incoming, the destination management company is bound for success. Its main target is ‘to motivate people to travel to this beautiful continent called AFRICA,’ […]

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Sustainability path: green economy movement face challenges

By Alejandro Ríos, Director, Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium The impact of environmental degradation brought forth by human actions done in the name of progress over decades has given rise to a new socio-economic development paradigm. It highlights the need to equally promote social equality, environmental sustainability and economic stability – all of which are closely […]

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10 Travel Tips for Every Solo Traveller

By Maitri People traveling in groups or with their families rarely come out of their comfort zone to hit the road alone. But these days solo travel has become the most exciting and emancipating experience that a nomad can have in their lifetime. Nevertheless, if you are still confused to take up your first solo […]

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WAC Charts Global Course: Aims to popularize Ayurveda in 100 countries by 2025

From News Services In a bold and visionary stride towards global wellness advocacy, the World Ayurveda Congress (WAC)has set its sights on an ambitious mission—to bring the healing touch of Ayurveda to at least 100 countries across the world by 2025. This declaration marks a significant turning point in the global narrative around health, healing, […]