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Why Indian travellers are ditching fixed tour packages — and what it means for travel in 2026
Indian travellers are ditching fixed tour packages for personalised, experience-led holidays. Here’s how travel habits changed in 2025—and what’s shaping trips in 2026.
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Weak rupee pushes Indians to shorter winter trips; Dubai and Vietnam emerge as top picks
A weak rupee is pushing Indian travellers to plan shorter winter trips, with Dubai and Vietnam emerging as the top international picks for last-minute, value-driven holidays.
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Singapore to end work permit scheme for foreign performing artistes from June 2026: What it means for nightlife, businesses and performers
Singapore will end the Work Permit (Performing Artiste) scheme from June 2026. Here’s why the decision was taken and what it means for nightlife venues, businesses and foreign performers.
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Uttarakhand to launch ‘Snow Leopard Tour’ to boost winter tourism – all you need to know
Uttarakhand is set to launch a Snow Leopard Tour to boost winter tourism, promote wildlife conservation, and support local livelihoods in high Himalayan regions. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Bali braces for extreme weather as heavy rain triggers storm and landslide warnings: What travellers need to know
Bali faces extreme weather with flood, storm and landslide warnings until December 18. Here’s what travellers need to know about affected areas, safety advice and travel disruptions.
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Thousands of flamingos turn Rajasthan’s Sambhar Lake pink in a breathtaking winter sight
Thousands of migratory flamingos turn Rajasthan’s Sambhar Lake pink this winter, creating a viral natural spectacle near Jaipur and highlighting the lake’s role in bird conservation.
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Goa nightclub fire: North Goa bans fireworks in nightclubs, hotels and tourist spots days after blaze killed 25
Following a tragic nightclub fire in Arpora that claimed 25 lives, North Goa authorities have banned fireworks, sparklers, and pyrotechnics in tourist establishments. The move aims to strengthen fire safety and protect both tourists and locals.
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IndiGo meltdown triggers massive surge in airfares — domestic flights now costlier than international travel: What travellers must know
Domestic air travel in India has become shockingly expensive after IndiGo’s massive flight cancellations. With fares on key routes like Delhi–Bengaluru and Delhi–Chennai crossing ₹80,000, many international flights are now cheaper than domestic ones. Here’s how the IndiGo meltdown triggered an unprecedented airfare surge.
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Chandni Chowk, Red Fort undergo major clean-up ahead of UNESCO meet in Delhi
Delhi has begun a massive clean-up and beautification drive in Chandni Chowk and the Red Fort area ahead of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee meeting in December. The city is upgrading sanitation, removing encroachments, and enhancing facilities to welcome global delegates.
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7 destinations with odd names — and the wild stories behind them!
Discover 7 destinations with oddly captivating names—each with wild stories shaped by history, nature, explorers, and folklore. A must-read for curious travellers.
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The Louvre to hike ticket prices for non-EU tourists from 2026 — what you need to know before visiting
Paris's Louvre will raise ticket prices by 45% for non-EU tourists from January 2026. Learn who will pay more, why the hike is happening, and what upgrades visitors can expect.
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Tax relief, GST tweaks boost middle-class spending power, signal strong growth for tourism, hospitality: Report
Rising middle-class incomes and tax reforms are boosting discretionary spending, driving strong growth in India’s tourism and hospitality sector: B&K report. Read on to know more.
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India expands visa-on-arrival access for UAE nationals to 9 major airports — all you need to know
India has expanded Visa-on-Arrival access for UAE nationals to nine major airports, simplifying travel for tourism, business, and medical visits.
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Supreme Court restricts tiger safaris to non-forest land, bans night tourism: What tourists need to know
Planning a tiger safari in India? The Supreme Court has issued new rules banning safaris in core habitats, restricting tourism, prohibiting night access, and enforcing eco-sensitive zones. Here’s everything travellers need to know about how wildlife tourism is changing.
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Himachal’s Raulane festival viral photos look like fantasy — but the tradition is centuries old: See pics
Viral photos of Himachal’s Raulane Festival look straight out of a fantasy film, but the ritual is centuries old. Discover the myth, mystery and stories behind it.
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Maharashtra to launch India’s first pod taxi network between Thane and Mira-Bhayandar — all you need to know
Maharashtra is set to launch India’s first pod taxi network connecting Thane, Navi Mumbai, and Mira-Bhayandar. Learn how this driverless, eco-friendly transit system will ease traffic, cut travel time, and transform daily commuting.
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GCC approves 'one-stop' travel system to transform Gulf travel — what travellers need to know
The GCC has approved a groundbreaking one-stop travel system, with the UAE and Bahrain launching the pilot in December. Learn how this reform, paired with the upcoming GCC Grand Tour Visa, will simplify travel across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman.
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Indians now face record 99-day wait for Canadian visitor visas — what travellers should know
Indian travellers now face a record 99-day wait for Canadian visitor visas — the longest among major source countries, according to IRCC’s latest immigration data.
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Ernakulam–Bengaluru Vande Bharat cuts travel time by 2 hours — check timings, route and fare inside!
The new Ernakulam–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express reduces travel time by 2 hours, covering the route in 8 hours 40 minutes. Check timings, fare, route, and more — read to know more.
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Indian railways TTE shares booking hack to get confirmed lower berths for senior citizens
A viral TTE from Indian Railways explains a simple yet little-known booking trick to help senior citizens secure confirmed lower berths. Avoid this common mistake while reserving your seats.
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Malaysia’s glow-in-the-dark road dream fades — here’s what went wrong
Malaysia’s glow-in-the-dark highways once promised safer, greener roads — but high costs and tropical weather dimmed the dream. Here’s why the project quietly collapsed.
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Goa to get a Varanasi-style aarti deck and Shiva Idol on the Mandovi river — all you need to know
Goa is set to build a Varanasi-style Ghat Aarti deck with a Lord Shiva idol along the Mandovi River at Narve — here’s all about the state’s spiritual project.
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Air India to resume direct Delhi–Tel Aviv flights from January 2026: All you need to know
Air India is set to restart its direct flights between Delhi and Tel Aviv from January 1, 2026, strengthening tourism and trade ties between India and Israel. Read more to know flight schedules, routes, and what this means for travellers.
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Maldives introduces generational smoking ban, including tourists — all you need to know
The Maldives becomes the first country to impose a generational smoking ban, prohibiting anyone born after January 1, 2007, from ever smoking or buying tobacco. Here’s everything travellers need to know before visiting.
