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Domestic tourism powering travel boom, but foreign visitor spending flat, says apex tourism body
Domestic tourism in India is thriving, with spending rising significantly since 2019, while international visitor expenditure remains flat. The World Travel & Tourism Council calls for stronger collaboration between the government and the private sector to boost inbound tourism.
3 min read16 Jul 2026Same trip, same loss: why was one insurance claim rejected?
In situations where two insured individuals are affected by the same insured event but receive contradictory decisions, it is reasonable to seek clarification based on such differential treatment. An insurer should be able to explain why identical facts have resulted in different outcomes.
2 min read14 Jul 2026Govt’s hub-and-spoke model for international travel: How will it help airline passengers?
The government’s hub-and-spoke model will allow airline passengers to check in baggage and complete customs and immigration formalities at spoke city airport (Tier-II and -III cities), and take onward flight from the hub city airport (Delhi or other major cities) to international locations.
5 min read11 Jul 2026India's outbound travel defies West Asia turmoil as Thailand, Australia, Singapore and US woo tourists
Indian outbound tourism is showing no signs of slowing. Thailand has recorded 1.19 million Indian arrivals in 2026, while Singapore has received nearly half a million visitors.
5 min read5 Jul 2026Planning an International trip? You may not get entry to these countries without a travel insurance
Many international destinations now require travelers to have insurance coverage to enter, a trend heightened by the Covid pandemic. These policies help cover medical costs and emergencies, with uninsured tourists often denied entry.
2 min read23 Jun 2026Travel: A Kenya safari and the art of slowing down
Observing wildlife in Kenya requires one to let go of all sense of time and control—constant planning is out of step here
5 min read20 Jun 2026In charts: foreign tourist arrivals fall 14% in April as West Asia war weighs on travel
A sharp fall in arrivals from key markets such as the US and UK pushed foreign tourist arrivals down 14% in April, highlighting the tourism sector's vulnerability to geopolitical disruptions and rising travel costs.
3 min read12 Jun 2026Travel insurance claims denied? Here are the mistakes travellers make most often
Travel insurance covers far more than medical emergencies, but claim success often hinges on disclosures, documentation and meeting strict policy conditions.
7 min read11 Jun 2026ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund raises stake in Travel Food Services, shares rise
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has announced the acquisition of an additional stake in Travel Food Services, increasing its total shareholding in the company to above 5%.
1 min read10 Jun 2026Crowded hill stations ‘testing patience’ of tourists: Anand Mahindra suggests Valparai, a hidden Tamil gem
Mahindra suggested that Indian travellers ditch the overcrowded hotspots and look toward India's vast landscape of undiscovered destinations
2 min read8 Jun 2026Wait for it…
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