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Indian Union Budget 2026: tax relief to trigger surge in outbound markets
The Union Budget 2026-27 has arrived as a defining “growth connector” for India’s travel and hospitality landscape. Delivering on a
Union Budget 2026 caps overseas tour TCS at 2% and allocates INR12.2 lakh crore for infra
In a landmark move for the travel trade, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2026-27 has delivered a dual strike
Trade pushes for ‘Viksit Bharat’ alignment in 2026 Union Budget as tourism matures
As India prepares for the historic Sunday presentation of the 2026 Union Budget, the travel and hospitality trade is calling
Why your visa is still delayed—and how AI is changing the application process
Ask any traveller what the biggest challenges they’ve faced are, and you can be sure that visa application will be in the top five of the list.
Luxury rail enters new era as 10 iconic routes blend heritage with sustainability
As rail travel reclaims its place at the heart of global tourism, luxury trains are leading a renaissance where the
Bali rethinks strategies as it combats impact of overtourism
Pre- and post-pandemic, it’s not surprising to know that the Indonesian island paradise that is Bali remains one of the world’s most desirable and most visited destinations.
Human guides thrive as travellers sour on ‘digital-only’ trips
While many of us opt to go at our travels on our own using itineraries dictated by travel apps or our own research using generative AI, there should be no doubt that tour guides remain a fundamental element of the global travel scene.
Dubai scales MICE capacity as regional competition for corporate travel intensifies
When one thinks about planning an event in the Middle East, the first destination that comes to mind is Dubai.
‘Speed is the new luxury’: Cvent executive says AI is vital for MICE profitability
Asia’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry is expanding rapidly, but many operators are struggling to convert demand into profit as response times lag behind planner expectations.
Vietnam tourism surges 20% as Chinese arrivals hit record highs
In a recent article, we mentioned that Vietnam is stepping up its game to become one of the most desirable destinations in Southeast Asia.
Hotels pivot to lifestyle-integrated loyalty as AI threats from OTAs mount
In today’s highly competitive, technology-driven environment, loyalty programmes play a critical role in driving occupancy, stabilising revenue,
10 Inherent Qualities That Define Success in Travel and Hospitality
Technical skills can be taught, but in the high-stakes world of luxury travel, “character is the true currency of success.”
Rail industry pivots to luxury experiences as sustainability demands rise
This growth of trains emphasises the rail’s expanding role not just as a mode of transport, but as a core
Low-cost tourism pivots as inflation and new taxes squeeze margins
As the world cottons on to the concept of quality tourism, we also need to ask what happens to the low-cost tourism sector now.
Medical tourism volumes soar as double-digit healthcare inflation in the West pushes patients toward emerging markets
Globally, the medical tourism sector’s worth was at around US$35 billion as of end-2025, and it is currently growing at a rate of 16.8 percent per annum.
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