By Spl Correspondent Global airfares have surged to record highs as intensifying conflict in the Middle East forces the closure of critical flight corridors. With airlines avoiding Iranian and Israeli airspace, the resulting reroutes and capacity cuts are driving one-way economy tickets between Europe and Asia, a dramatic surge in international ticket prices. As airlines avoid the volatile […]
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Travel Planning Trends 2026: Smarter Decisions, Earlier Starts
By Spl Correspondent Travel planning is witnessing a significant shift, with nearly 73% of travelers now beginning their journey research as early as January. This early momentum reflects a more conscious and strategic approach to travel, where people are no longer making last-minute decisions but are investing time in crafting meaningful, well-informed experiences. The rise […]
Closing 2025 with Purpose, Opening 2026 with Curiosity
By Susmita Ghosh2025 will be remembered as a year when the world quietly but positively found its pulse again. It was a year that brought balance back into our lives—between movement and mindfulness, ambition and grounding, adventure and responsibility. As we prepare to welcome 2026, we look back at a year that shaped us in […]
WTM 2025: Where Global Agendas Meet India’s Timeless Heritage
By Netpal Travel Bureau The World Travel Market (WTM) 2025 took place on Nov 4 – 6, once again becamethe convergence point for the global travel community, bringing together the leaders,innovators, and visionaries to chart the future of tourism. This year, India’s presencewas particularly significant, highlighting how its timeless heritage and contemporaryaspirations are creating experiences […]
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 […]
World Tourism Day 2025: Celebrating Unity, Culture, and Sustainability
By Susmita Ghosh Every year on September 27, the world comes together to celebrate World Tourism Day, a reminder of how travel connects people, cultures, and nations. Tourism is not just about holidays—it is about building bridges, fostering understanding, and creating opportunities. For students and young learners, including those in schools across India and beyond, […]
Delhi’s Heritage Finds Its Nightlife
By Spl CorrespondentDelhi after dark meant pubs, raves, coffee nights, and the occasional ice-cream runfor the longest time. But the capital has quietly begun rewriting its story. Today,when the sun dips behind Lutyens’ columns and the city’s chaos softens, anotherDelhi comes alive, its history glowing in warm lights, its monuments opening theirdoors beyond sunset.Night tourism […]
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 […]
Tourism Budget 2025: India charts a bold path to global leadership
By Netpal Travel BureauIn an innovative move to redefine India’s place on the global tourismmap, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget2025-2026 with a strong drive on the travel and tourism sector. Thebudget outlines a future-forward roadmap centred on infrastructuredevelopment, sustainability, digital transformation, and inclusivegrowth.“Tourism is not just a sector, it is a powerful […]
Noctourism: The 2025 Travel Trend That’s RedefiningAdventure
By a Spl. Correspondent Every year, new travel trends emerge, reshaping the way people explore the world. As 2025 unfolds, a rising trend is capturing global interest: noctourism—a travel movement centred on night-time experiences. From witnessing the Northern Lights to exploring after-dark safaris, noctourism is revolutionizing how adventurers engage with nature, culture, and the cosmos. […]