Tourism

India Assist: Making travel in India safer & simpler

India Assist: Making travel in India safer & ...

October 21, 2024

In 2013, in a bustling cafe in New York, Harish Khatri, then a sports marketing professional, already had worked with Group M, US based media investment group and Deccan Chargers, dissolved IPL team, at senior positions, was catching up with friends when one question struck a ner...

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Inbound tourism to India to surpass 2019 levels by 2025: Booking

Inbound tourism to India to surpass 2019 levels by...

October 21, 2024

The number of overseas visitors to India is expected to climb back to the 2019 levels in 2025, after a gap of almost six years, due to the massive disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. This is one of the key findings of the second edition of How India Travels 2024 – The I...

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Dusit Hotels returns to India with property in Himachal Pradesh

Dusit Hotels returns to India with property in Him...

October 20, 2024

Thai multinational hospitality company, Dusit Hotels and Resorts, says it is back in India, with the soft opening in December of dusitD2 Fagu, a luxurious retreat located in the mountains of Fagu, near Shimla, capital of Himachal Pradesh. In a press statement, Dusit says that the...

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Iconic glass bridge at Vagamon reopens

Iconic glass bridge at Vagamon reopens

October 20, 2024

Nestled in the hills of  Vagamon, a tiny village about 100 km south-east of Kochi in Kerala, India’s longest cantilever glass bridge has reopened after a closure of over four months. The reopening is expected to boost tourism to the relatively remote village that is situated i...

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Best Tourism Villages Awards 2024: Glimpse into the soul of India

Best Tourism Villages Awards 2024: Glimpse into th...

October 18, 2024

In 2023, the Ministry of Tourism of India launched the Best Tourism Villages Competition to inspire travellers to explore and immerse themselves in the rich essence of Indian villages. This year, 36 villages have been recognised across eight categories for their outstanding contr...

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From Feni to Toddy, exploring India’s regional brews

From Feni to Toddy, exploring India’s regional b...

October 14, 2024

India is country with a vibrant tapestry woven from diverse traditions, languages and cultural practices, each contributing to its rich identity. Among the many facets of Indian heritage, the culinary scene stands out not only for its exquisite food but also for an impressive arr...

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Dussehra across different parts of India

Dussehra across different parts of India

October 11, 2024

In a country as diverse as India, there is no single way to celebrate a festival, nor is there a uniform folklore attached to its significance. Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, exemplifies this rich diversity in history, traditions and rituals practiced across the country. ...

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Yatra partners with Swiggy to offer exclusive travel benefits

Yatra partners with Swiggy to offer exclusive trav...

October 8, 2024

Online travel agency Yatra has partnered with delivery platform Swiggy to offer exclusive travel benefits on Yatra to Swiggy One members. In a press statement, Yatra says that the benefits include free seats selection, free meal selection and free cancellation protection on domes...

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Travel bookings surge as fans flock to Coldplay & Diljit Dosanjh concerts

Travel bookings surge as fans flock to Coldplay &#...

October 5, 2024

India is experiencing a surge in travel demand as fans flock to various cities for the highly anticipated concerts of global superstars like Coldplay and Diljit Dosanjh. This trend underscores the growing significance of music tourism, as fans prioritise live music experiences an...

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Autumn in Kashmir: Land of Fire & Ice

Autumn in Kashmir: Land of Fire & Ice

October 5, 2024

Describing Kashmir as a large canvas where Mother Nature displays her artistic skills would not be far off the mark. After all, the entire valley transforms dramatically with the passing of each season. While the winter makes it pure, milky white, summer covers the whole region i...

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