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Breaking Barriers: India and China reopen skies

By Debanjali Rakshit Asia’s skies are buzzing again. After five years of diplomatic cooling and detours, India and China are bringing travel back to the region in October 2025, with direct flights beginning again, with repercussions far beyond Asia. IndiGo will launch its first nonstop flights from Kolkata to Guangzhou on October 26, and will […]

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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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All roads led to Singapore: Innovation meets Inspiration at ITB Asia 2025

By Debanjali Rakshit At Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, where the brilliance of the skyline meets the spirit of internationalism that the world aspires to, ITB Asia 2025 stepped back into the limelight on October 15 for the 18th time, reaffirming its place as the leading travel transformation expo in the Asia-Pacific. With the expo halls […]

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Rajasthan: Where Luxury Meets Legacy

By Susmita Ghosh October marks the beginning of Rajasthan’s most enchanting travel season. The monsoon’s farewell leaves behind crisp air and clear skies, perfect for exploring the state’s regal cities and hidden gems. It’s also the time when Rajasthan begins its festive calendar — from Diwali celebrations in royal palaces to the folk rhythms of […]

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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 […]

Wellness Tourism

Wellness Tourism Becomes the New Economic Powerhouse

By Debanjali Rakshit India’s approach to travel and tourism is evolving, with wellness stepping into the spotlight as the new hallmark of hospitality. Across the country, from peaceful retreats nestled among Kerala’s backwaters to lodges perched in the Himalayas, travelers and hoteliers alike are embracing a fresh definition of luxury, where well-being and sustainability take center stage. The most recent […]