Travel And Tourism Industry
'West Asia conflict may hit summer travel, but India remains hospitality’s biggest long-term prize'
Short-term disruption from the West Asia conflict is weighing on bookings to the Gulf and Europe, but rising outbound travel from India is emerging as a bigger long-term growth driver for global hotel groups.
4 min read30 Mar 202621,000 flights cancelled, thousands stranded, and airports shut, the cost of US-Iran war for Middle East
US launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran, leading to significant retaliatory strikes. Aviation industry in the Middle East faces massive disruptions with over 21,000 flight cancellations and an estimated $2.6 billion in revenue losses, affecting millions of passengers and the tourism sector.
2 min read4 Mar 2026Iran tensions hit India’s outbound travel; inbound operators brace for impact
As Middle Eastern transit hubs face unprecedented gridlock, Indian tour operators report a surge in cancellations and postponements that threaten to stall the industry's recovery.
4 min read2 Mar 2026Advocacy and storytelling is the cornerstone of our marketing: Tourism Australia’s Nishant Kashikar
Premium Indian tourists’ appetite for international travel is unabating. Tourism Australia has been leaning on celebrities, cricket, and food and music festivals to woo them to their first long-haul vacation.
4 min read22 Feb 2026Georgia (not) on my mind: Woman alleges 56 Indians harassed; passports seized
A woman has claimed on social media that 56 Indians were harassed while trying to enter Georgia in Europe. She has claimed their passports were seized and they were made to wait for more than five hours without basic amenities.
1 min read17 Sep 2025Adventure sports as therapy? Why more people are signing up for thrilling getaways
From bungee jumping to rock climbing and white-water rafting, stressed out individuals are engaging in risky outdoor pursuits for their mental health benefits
3 min read14 Sep 2025VIP Industries, Safari Industries poised for strong growth, says Motilal Oswal; initiates 'buy' rating
Stocks to buy: Motilal Oswal has initiated coverage on VIP Industries and Safari Industries with 'Buy' ratings, citing strong market positions and growth potential in the Indian luggage sector, driven by increased travel and consumer preferences for branded products.
2 min read12 Sep 2025A final boarding call for India’s demographic dividend
Our status as the world’s top demographic superpower has spelt a loss of anonymity that calls upon us to carry greater responsibility on trips abroad than we can pack in a cabin bag. The world must see us as explorers, not invaders.
4 min read28 Aug 2025Rahul Jacob: Climate change has begun to warp the travel calendar
Global warming is altering seasonal patterns of tourism. The silver lining may be less congested airports and roads—and happier holidays. The flattening out of peak seasons has other benefits too. Ask off-peak holidayers.
4 min read14 Aug 2025Trip.com CEO sees tailwinds for China tourism
Chief executive Jane Sun expects Trip.com to maintain its leading market share in China, projecting that its domestic business growth will outperform the industry average.
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