Editor’s Note

Travel Industry in Focus: Taxes, Trends, and Transformations

Dear Readers, Our September issue captures some of the most significant conversations shaping the travel and hospitality industry today. Our main focus is on how GST in the travel industry addresses one of the most pressing topics for stakeholders. With taxation playing a decisive role in margins and compliances, it is vital to understand its […]

Feature

India’s Travel Surge: GST on hotels reduce, unlock budget adventures

By Debanjali Rakshit In the sweltering heat of early September, as families across India dream of monsoon-faded hill escapes or festive Diwali getaways, a quiet revolution is brewing in the hospitality world. The GST Council, in its 56th meeting, has delivered a potent boost: slashing the goods and services tax on hotel rooms priced up […]

Destination

Coorg: The Mist-Kissed Paradise of Karnataka

By Netpal Travel Bureau  Nestled in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, Coorg, fondly called Kodagu, unfolds like a living painting. Rolling hills, dense forests, and sprawling coffee plantations create a tapestry of tranquillity. Each morning, a gentle mist embraces the valleys, dew sparkles on leaves, and the aroma of ripening coffee cherries fills the air. […]

Wellness Tourism

India’s 2025 Health: Medical Tourism Saves Millions, Wellness Tourism Restores Souls

By Debanjali Rakshit  As global healthcare costs soar and stress mounts, India emerges as a premier destination for medical and wellness tourism. From Delhi’s vibrant streets to Kerala’s serene shores, the country offers transformative health journeys. But what’s the difference between surgery and a yoga retreat? Here’s why India is your go-to for healing in […]

News

NEWS

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, […]

Editor’s Note

August Horizons: Renewed Imagination in Tourism

August arrives with a refreshing vibrancy for the travel and tourism industry. InIndia, the monsoon has transformed the landscape into a canvas of lush greens andflowing rivers, creating experiences that are both serene and adventurous. Oncedismissed as the “off-season,” monsoon tourism today attracts travelers who seekthe magic of misty hills, backwater cruises, and cultural journeys […]

Editor’s Note

February Forward: Exploring Experiences, Not Just Destinations

Dear Readers,As we welcome February with open arms, there’s a refreshing spirit ofdiscovery in the air. This month, Netpal Travel Magazine brings youstories and insights that reflect the evolving face of travel — wherejourneys are no longer just about destinations, but about meaningfulexperiences, cultural immersion, and mindful exploration.From the snow-draped serenity of Himalayan escapes to […]