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India's tourism sector ripe for the picking: Booking Global CEO The company, which also operates Agoda, Priceline and Kayak, said the Indian government has launched several tourism projects to improve infrastructure, enhance connectivity and increase access to many of the country's tourist destinations. Addition...
04 Jul, 2024, 11.55 PM ISTTechie takes revenge: Launches website to expose airlines after girlfriend's lost luggage Pieter Levels, frustrated by his girlfriend's lost luggage incident with Vueling Airlines, launched luggagelosers.com. This innovative website ranks airlines based on their rates of lost baggage using real-time data sourced from social media. The in...
04 Jul, 2024, 02.05 PM ISTNow you can book IndiGo flights using WhatsApp, here's how IndiGo has launched 6Eskai, an AI-powered chatbot on WhatsApp, designed to simplify flight bookings and enhance customer service. Developed in collaboration with Google's Riafy Technologies, this feature allows passengers to book flights, check-in, ...
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26 Jun, 2024, 07.08 AM ISTUp to Rs 10 lakh relief in train accident: How a 45 paisa IRCTC travel insurance can be a huge help for your family in case of death or disability IRCTC travel insurance: Do you know that IRCTC offers an optional travel insurance policy at just 45 paisa premium per passenger. This policy offers coverage up to Rs 10 lakh in cases of death and permanent disability. God forbid if you perish in a ...
21 Jun, 2024, 12.26 PM ISTBookings for no-visa destinations observes rise among Indian tourists this summer Bookings for visa-free destinations from India are surging this summer, driven by young Indians. Airbnb reports 80% of bookings in Thailand by Indian guests are from Gen Z and millennials, with searches increasing over 200% during Easter and Holi lo...
12 Jun, 2024, 06.14 PM ISTWait for Ixigo to list before taking a call Le Travenues Technology, the promoter of Ixigo, is raising ₹740 crore through an IPO, with a fresh issue of ₹120 crore and an OFS of ₹620 crore.
10 Jun, 2024, 07.29 AM ISTTour de Fabulous: How India’s affluent are seeking extraordinary travel experiences Personalised travel include things from watching a tuna auction in Tokyo to spending a night at the Palace of Versailles. This trend has led to the rise of luxury travel agencies. A community of about 570 travel agencies and concierges that curate h...
08 Jun, 2024, 11.00 PM ISTIxigo IPO opens on Monday. 10 things to know before subscribing to the issue Ixigo helps Indian travellers to plan, book and manage their trips be it rail, air, buses and hotels. The IPO comprises fresh equity sale of Rs 120 crore and offer for sale of up to 6.66 crore shares. Its price band has been fixed at Rs 88-93 per sh...
08 Jun, 2024, 12.51 PM ISTAir India introduces Fare Lock option: Comparison of fees, terms and conditions with IndiGo, SpiceJet Air ticket fare lock: Air India recently introduced the Fare Lock facility, which is a smooth approach to improving the reservation process, according to the airline. Other airlines, too, offer this facility. Let us see their terms and conditions.
06 Jun, 2024, 04.56 PM ISTLet AI plan your trip! Bags packed and nowhere to go? Let AI lead the way. Travellers are increasingly using smart technology to plan their perfect holiday!
31 May, 2024, 07.36 PM ISTA taste of Europe trip at half the cost: How to plan Kazakhstan or Georgia or Azerbaijan or Uzbekistan or Kyrgyzstan trip for Rs. 1 lakh A clutch of countries in the south of Caucasus and Central Asia provide a whiff of Europe without snapping your budget. Within sniffing distance of Europe and straddling the Eurasian cusp, these are perfect destinations as they combine unsurpassed n...
13 May, 2024, 02.19 PM ISTRevolutionizing Business Travel: How myBiz is Redefining Corporate Travel Management Leading change, myBiz by MakeMyTrip shines as a quintessential example of a company evolving rapidly to effectively cater to the dynamic needs and shifting expectations of the corporate travel sector. Here’s a look at some of the groundbreaking tech...
25 Apr, 2024, 06.08 PM ISTSeeing rise in demand for sports tourism owing to upcoming T20 World Cup, Olympics: Aditya Agarwal, Cleartrip One thing common to a lot of these places is that they have made it much easier for Indians to travel either by providing visa-free travel or making it much-much easier for Indians to obtain visas so that is becoming a big spur in demand.
22 Apr, 2024, 02.01 PM ISTScorching heat sends demand for cooler climes soaring this season Hotel tariffs soar in Indian hill stations, prompting rush bookings for cooler destinations. Popular places like Ooty, Manali, and Kashmir see significant demand spikes, with travellers prioritizing climate change in vacation planning.
18 Apr, 2024, 10.43 PM ISTVistara flight delays, cancellation: How much compensation can passengers get as per DGCA? Travel insurance can help to save big Vistara flight delays, cancellation: Vistara has been in the news this week, with reports suggesting close to 100 flight cancellations. The airline grounded nearly 50 flights on Monday, April 1, and that number is expected to climb to 60 today, Apri...
04 Apr, 2024, 05.37 PM IST43% are wanting to take a long international trip this year: Booking.com According to Booking.com Travel Predictions 2024, 57% of Indians are planning a long domestic trip and 43% are looking forward to a long international trip (5+ nights) this year. Mountains are a popular choice for Indians to escape the summer heat, ...
21 Mar, 2024, 05.11 PM ISTGoMMT, Booking.com and Agoda retain their top spots in the fast-growing Indian travel economy: STAAH According to the STAAH data, representing over 19,000 properties across 90 countries and over 350 integrations, accommodation providers across the board – including India – are adopting holistic commerce strategies aimed to attract the right guest, ...
05 Jan, 2024, 07.42 PM ISTBooking.com shares its seven predictions for travel in 2024 Booking.com's 'Travel Predictions' research reveals that 85% of Indian travellers feel more alive when on vacation and become the 'best version' of themselves in 2024. The company commissioned research among over 27,000 travellers across 33 countrie...
04 Dec, 2023, 04.53 PM ISTBooking.com is bullish on the India opportunity According to Laura Houldsworth, MD, Asia Pacific at Booking.com, destinations worldwide are now focusing on attracting Indian travelers, as they see potential in this market. Houldsworth believes that India presents a big opportunity due to its larg...
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