Dear Readers, October arrives draped in colours, lights, and emotions, a time when India celebrates not just festivals, but a deep sense of belonging. The artistic brilliance of Kolkata’s Durga Puja lures global visitors to Diwali retreats that blend celebration with mindful travel, It’s not just about destinations, it’s about returning home, reviving joy, and […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Compiled By Debanjali Rakshit Tragic flood disrupts North Bengal; Tourism faces major setback The catastrophic flood that affected North Bengal in October 2025 severely impacted tourism, trapping travelers and leaving a trail of property and infrastructure damage in its wake. Heavy rains launched flash floods and mudslides across Darjeeling, Kalimpong, the Dooars, and surrounding areas […]
BLTM 2025 Sets New Benchmarks for MICE at Yashobhoomi
By Staff Reporter The eighth edition of BLTM 2025 wrapped up on a high note, cementing its reputation as India’s most influential platform for Business, Leisure Travel, and MICE. Held from 11th to 13th September at Yashobhoomi, India International Convention Centre (IICC), the three-day event brought together over 500 exhibitors and 10,500+ B2B visitors, delivering […]
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Compiled by Debanjali Rakshit Amadeus and Shiji: The Tech Partnership Changing Hotel Operations In a world of hospitality that requires managing multiple technology vendors and partners can sometimes feel like cat herding, two behemoths have just arm-in-arm in a way that will make you look. On Sept. 15, 2025, Amadeus, the Spanish travel technology giant, […]
Mid-Year Momentum: Why July is the new launchpad for the travel trade?
By A Reporter July has traditionally been a month of transition in the travel industry. It sits at the tail-end of India’s summer vacation boom and precedes the start of the big-ticket festive and winter travel season. For years, it was seen as a cooling-off period—one marked by lean bookings, internal evaluations, and quiet strategy. […]
TTF Kolkata 2025: Vibrant canvas of India’s tourism revival
By Netpal Travel Bureau Kolkata, the City of Joy came alive with the hues of Incredible India as the Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) Kolkata 2025 unfurled at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan. Against the backdrop of monsoon drizzles and infectious energy, this year’s TTF wasn’t just a trade fair, but was a celebration of India’s […]
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 […]