US hikes H-1B visa fee: $250 security deposit made mandatory for tourists too

From 2026, visa applicants to the United States will face higher fees. A new Act introduces a USD 250 'visa integrity fee' for most non-immigrant visa...

OYO partners with Yatra to strengthen business travel reach in Indian metros

OYO has partnered with travel platform Yatra to expand its footprint in India's growing business travel market. Over 500 company-serviced OYO hotels ...

Parliament panel meets to overall review safety of civil aviation sector

The Parliamentary Standing Committee is reviewing civil aviation safety following the Air India Flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 241 peo...

Natural calamities coupled with rumours on social media hit tourist arrivals in Himachal

Himachal Pradesh tourism faces a major setback due to natural disasters. Cloudbursts and landslides deter tourists. Social media rumors worsen the sit...

Meghalaya-Assam tourist taxi services suspended as part of nationwide strike

Tourist taxi services between Assam and Meghalaya were suspended on Wednesday due to a nationwide 'chakka jam' called by central trade unions. The All...

Jet fuel demand falters as Chinese curb overseas trips, US policies weigh

Global jet fuel demand recovery may slow down. It may remain below pre-pandemic levels this year and next year. Chinese travel and strict US immigrati...

IndiGo expansion plans: Airline may confirm order for 40 more A350 planes; here's what an Airbus official says

IndiGo is likely to convert its purchase rights for 40 Airbus A350 aircraft into a confirmed order, potentially bringing their total A350 orders to 10...

Radisson Hotel Group expands midscale footprint in India with four new signings

Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of four new Park Inn & Suites by Radisson properties in Siliguri, Rajkot, Bhuj, and Darbhanga in collab...

US resumes student visa interviews in India; over 1 lakh applicants race to book slots ahead of Fall intake

The US Embassy in India has resumed scheduling student visa interviews for the Fall 2025 intake after a month-long suspension. This move aims to addre...

Gujarat leverages its 2,340-km coastline to advance cruise tourism and unlock new economic opportunities

Gujarat has become the first state in India to align with the Cruise Bharat Mission, aiming to boost cruise tourism. The state plans to develop world-...

Global buyers head to Riyadh for new Saudi tourism showcase

Jacobs Media and Saudi Tourism Authority partner to host debut travel showcase from 1014 November 2025, which will host 600 delegates, including gl...

Singapore Airlines and Mandai Wildlife Group partner to position Singapore as nature-led travel hub

Singapore Airlines Group and Mandai Wildlife Group have announced a three-year partnership to strengthen Singapore's profile as a tourism destination...