Japan plans first visa fee hike in nearly five decades amid record visitor surge

Currently, Japan's single-entry visa costs 3,000 yen (approximately USD 20 or around INR 1,670), while a multiple-entry visa is priced at 6,000 yen (...

ITC Hotels reports record Q2 performance; launches new brand and expands sustainable growth footprint

ITC Hotels recorded its highest-ever second-quarter revenue and profits, driven by strategic portfolio growth and operational excellence. The company ...

IndiGo to launch daily direct flights between Mumbai and Madinah from 15 November 2025

IndiGo will introduce daily non-stop flights connecting Mumbai and Madinah from 15 November 2025, strengthening its Saudi Arabia network. Operated by ...

TFCIL targets ₹2,000 cr disbursement in FY26; expands lending to hospitality

Tourism Finance Corporation of India Limited (TFCIL) plans to disburse ₹2,000 crore in FY26 as it broadens its lending beyond hospitality to include...

SAP Concur identifies top international business travel destinations for Indian travellers in 2025

SAP Concur's 2025 Global Business Travel Survey highlights a steady rise in international corporate travel from India, led by the United States, UAE,...

Arunachal deputy CM announces nature trail, angling spot in Kamlang to promote eco-tourism

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein announced plans to develop a nature trail and angling spot in Kamlang Tiger Reserve to boost touri...

Himachal CM directs officials to prepare online portal for registration of home stay units

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has ordered the creation of an online portal for homestay registrations within ten days and ten...

Hindon terminal gets 24x7 cab service, ties up with Buzzway

Cab aggregator Buzzway has launched 24x7 taxi services from Hindon civil terminal to NCR cities and nearby districts. Passengers can book cabs at reas...

American Airlines lifts 2025 profit forecast as capacity cuts aid fares

American Airlines raised its 2025 profit forecast, signaling that capacity cuts have restored pricing power after a demand slump. The carrier reported...

Lithuania reopens airport after balloon incident, will shut Belarus border if it recurs

Lithuania has warned it will shut its border with Belarus if more smuggler balloons cross over. The country reopened its airspace and crossings after ...

UAE hospitality boom to generate thousands of jobs

The United Arab Emirates hospitality sector is experiencing a significant boom. Over 23,000 new hotel rooms are planned, with Dubai leading the expans...

Indian Railways may run nearly 13,000 special trains this festive season

Indian Railways is operating approximately 13,000 special trains this festive season, nearly doubling last year's number to manage passenger rush. Per...