Radhey Tawar – CCO – Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts With Sri Lanka poised for a record tourism year in 2025, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is steering the momentum with its mega $1.3 billion Cinnamon Life project in Colombo. In an…

Damian Borg, Sr. Director of Sales Strategy & Operations, Asia Pacific, NCL Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), a leading global cruise brand known for its freestyle cruising experience, is placing greater emphasis on India and the broader Asia region as part…

Rajesh Magow, Co-Founder & Group CEO, MakeMyTrip. Today, on April 1, 2025, MakeMyTrip (MMT), India’s largest online travel platform, celebrates a significant milestone few startups achieve: —25 years of reshaping an industry. From its humble beginnings in 2000 as a…

FILE – A plane takes off over a road sign near Heathrow Airport in London, June 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File) Hundreds of thousands of passengers faced flight cancelations at Europe’s busiest travel hub after a fire knocked out…

As Indian travellers increasingly embrace the charm of European rail travel, Rail Europe, the global leader in European train bookings, is doubling down on its efforts to cater to this burgeoning market. With a 23 per cent year-on-year growth in…

Bader Ali Habib, Director of Proximity Markets, DET Dubai’s tourism sector continues to soar, with the city welcoming a record 18.72 million international overnight visitors in 2024, marking a 9 per cent year-on-year growth. Among these, the South Asia region,…

The travel industry in India is undergoing a seismic transformation, driven by digitisation, technological advancements, and evolving consumer preferences. At the forefront of this revolution is Paytm Travel, which has emerged as a key player in the online travel agency…

Charles-Edouard Girard, Co-Founder and Emmanuel Arnaud, CEO, HomeExchange. HomeExchange, the world’s largest home-sharing network, has officially launched in India, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of alternative travel accommodations. Headquartered in Paris, HomeExchange is redefining travel by eliminating accommodation…

Hari Ganapathy, Co-founder, Pickyourtrail The story of India’s travel evolution isn’t just about destination trends—it’s about a transformative shift in behaviour. The past two years of revenge travel have done more than normalize global exploration; they’ve introduced new dynamics. Expensive…

In recent years, the world has witnessed a remarkable surge in Indian travellers venturing beyond their borders. From the snow-laden peaks of Switzerland to the sun-kissed beaches of Bali, Indian tourists are making their presence felt across continents. This shift…