Destination Dec 2025
Destination

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. […]

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Trade

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 […]

Shop and Style Dec 2025
Shop & Style

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 […]

Editor’s Note

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 […]

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 […]

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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, […]

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 […]

Special Reports

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 […]

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, […]