Abu Dhabi eyes 39 mn annual visitors by 2030, builds on strong Q1 performance

Between January and March 2025, Abu Dhabi welcomed 1.4 million hotel guests, contributing to a notable 18% year-on-year rise in hotel revenue, which r...

Air India to launch daily non-stop flights to Tokyo Haneda from June 15

Expanding our Delhi-Tokyo Haneda service to daily flights reflects Air India's commitment to meeting the rising demand for travel between India an...

Shifting wind patterns may delay flights, says Delhi airport operator DIAL

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) is anticipating potential flight delays due to shifting wind patterns, prompting air traffic flow m...

Kashmir unrest sparks ethical alarm over airline pricing models

The AI-driven pricing analytics firm revealed that outbound airfares from Srinagar surged by an average of 46%. In comparison, inbound fares plummeted...

Emirates partners with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises to launch luxury air-sea travel packages

The collaboration will initially focus on key cruise ships including MV EUROPA 2, HANSEATIC inspiration, and HANSEATIC spirit. The EUROPA 2, known for...

Lufthansa losses worsen as trade tensions cloud outlook

German airline giant Lufthansa said on Tuesday its losses unexpectedly worsened at the start of the year and warned that trade tensions with the Unite...

With visa free travel for Indians to Malaysia, we want to be ahead of the market: Volker Burth, GM, W Kuala Lumpur

With its location close to the iconic twin towers of Kuala Lumpur, a hub for cultural experiences of Malaysia, W Kuala Lumpur, a lifestyle-luxury hote...

Hilton raises 2025 profit outlook as hotel operator banks on international travel

American consumers are growing cautious about discretionary spending such as travel, after President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs and the resulting...

Thailand mandates Digital Arrival Card for all foreign visitors starting May 1

According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand, travellers can submit the digital arrival card individually or as a group, up to three days before the...

BookMyForex launches zero-fee global forex card to ease travel payments

Targeted at frequent travellers, students, and those relocating overseas, the card allows spending in any currency without conversion chargesespeci...

Himachal Tourism's annual turnover crosses Rs 100 cr for the first time ever

At present, the HPTDC makes annual market purchases worth around Rs 30 to 40 crore. As per the new arrangement, the Food and Supplies Corporation woul...

Hawaii plans to increase hotel tax to help it cope with climate change

Hawaii lawmakers are poised to increase taxes on hotels and short-term rentals, dedicating the additional revenue to climate change mitigation and env...