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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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
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, […]
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 […]
‘Seasons of Travel, Moments of Meaning’
Dear Readers, As the warmth of July unfolds, we welcome you to another vibrant edition of Netpal Travel, where every page continues to be a passport to inspiration, discovery, and meaningful connections within the global travel community. This month, we celebrate the ever-evolving spirit of exploration — from rediscovering heritage trails across India to spotlighting […]
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 […]