As we turn the final pages of 2025, our December issue celebrates a year that ends on a meaningful, insightful note. We will look at how the travel world, and each of us step into 2026 with renewed inquisitiveness and bravery. After a year of learning and rediscovering the joy of movement, 2026 invites us […]
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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 […]
December magic is here! Explore the world’s most festive destinations
By Puja SaikiaDecember transforms cities worldwide into festive wonderlands, from snow-dusted European squares to glittering city skylines. In Europe the air fills with the scent of Lebkuchen and mulled wine as centuries-old Christmas markets open their wooden chalets. Under twinkling lights, visitors shop for ornaments and handmade crafts, sample sweet treats, and soak up local […]
Cambodia Calling: A Journey Now Just One Flight Away
There are destinations that feel like they choose you, places that beckon with a quiet pull long before you set foot there. Cambodia is one of them — a land where ancient temples rise out of misty jungles, wherecenturies-old legends breathe through stone carvings, and where every sunrise feels like a poem written in light. […]
Travel Tech: AI Tools Transforming Travel Agencies
By Puja SaikiaThe travel industry in 2025 is riding a new wave of innovation: Artificial Intelligence. Nearly half of travel companies now prioritize generative AI solutions, while consumers increasingly expect AI-powered service. Forrester finds 36% of U.S. adults are willing to delegate trip booking to an AI agent. From chat-based booking assistants to itinerary builders […]
Holiday Shopping Guide: Travel Essentials for the WinterSeason
By Puja Saikia Winter travel has a special kind of charm. Whether you’re rushing towards snow-draped European alleys, chasing northern lights in the Arctic circles, or planning a cosy December getaway to a hill station, the season invites new rituals and new reasons to shop. It’s that time of the year when travellers re-evaluate what […]
Festive Journeys, Timeless Connections
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]