Indian Travellers
If you travel for work, try living in a hotel instead of a home: Report
I stayed at different properties, but the Standards in New York, both the one in the East Village and the High Line ended up on heavy rotation for me
Moscow City in talks with India for 'group-free visa regime' travel
The Moscow City Tourism Committee is in discussions with the Indian government for a 'group-free visa regime,' allowing a specified number of tourists travelling together in a group to enter Russia without a visa. "When there is a group of tourists travelling together to Russia, the particular number should be mentioned in the document for the visit to become visa free. For example, in the Chinese document, the group should be 10-20 people. We are in talks with the Indian External Affairs Ministry for a final agreement on the number of people comprising a group from India to avail this facility," Moscow City Tourism Committee Chairman Evgeny Kozlov told PTI on the sidelines of an event on Wednesday evening. Kozlov further said India is an important country and ranks second in terms of source market among far abroad countries after China. "India is a priority market for us. For us among the far abroad countries, China ranks at the number one position, followed by India. Indians are .
The travel bug is mutating: Event-driven gig journeys are the new thing
Indian travellers are increasingly choosing customised travel destinations centred around music concerts and sports events
MakeMyTrip launches multi-currency payment options to boost inbound tourism
The new payment feature enables users to pay for flights and hotel bookings in major global currencies, including the US dollar, Euro, British pound, and more
India International Trade Fair 2024: All about tickets, dates and schedule
From November 14 to 27, New Delhi's Pragati Maidan will host the 43rd India International Trade Fair (IITF), which promises a colourful exhibition of goods from all around India and the world
Outward remittances under India's LRS decline 5%, says RBI Bulletin
Remittances for studies abroad grew marginally to $416.39 million
India-Canada row: Students eye greener pastures as Canada dream turns sour
Career counsellors say that students' interest in Canada as an education destination has reduced drastically recently
Indian-American member of US prez panel welcomes release of 250K visa slots
An Indian-American member of the Presidential Commission for Asian-Americans has welcomed the move to release an additional 2.5 lakh visa appointments by the US Mission in India. The US Mission in India opened the additional slots for travellers -- including tourists, skilled workers and students -- officials said on Monday. The recently released slots will help Indian applicants take timely interviews, facilitating the travel which is the backbone of the people-to-people ties that underpin the US-India relationship, they said. Reacting to the development, Ajay Bhutoria -- a member of the President's Advisory Commission on Asian-Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) -- said on Monday, "This is the direct result of one of my recommendations submitted earlier on the White House AANHPI commission. "I am grateful to the US Embassy in India, particularly (US) Ambassador (to India) Eric Garcetti, for their dedicated efforts in addressing visa appointment wait times.
From Bangkok to Baku: How Indians are jet-setting across the globe in 2024
Indians are jet-setting like never before, with a 32 per cent jump in multiple international trips annually. Dive into the 2024 travel trends to see how Indians are taking their wanderlust to new heig
Brazil's new visa restrictions: What Indian, Nepali travellers must know
Brazil is cracking down on the practice of using the country as a stepping stone for migration to North America by these nationals
No fun without a splash! Pool biggest priority for Indians when holidaying
India tops Agoda's Pool Popularity Rank, followed closely by South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines
Airbnb sees 30% bookings surge from Indian guests for Paris Olympics
Held once every four years, the hospitality major has observed that travellers from more than 160 countries have booked their stays for the duration of the Games
Uber sees rise in Indian travellers using app abroad, sets summer record
Uber data shows that Indian travellers (using the app) visited nearly 1,000 cities across 68 countries in 2023, with the top countries being the US, the UK, and Canada
Lost your credit card? Get instant digital card replacement via text/email
Visa has launched a service that allows travellers to receive an instant digital card replacement via text or email
Financially savvy travellers: How Trisha and Modi plan their global travels
From Iceland to Africa, this globetrotting couple has seen it all by the age of 33. Here's how they prepare themselves financially for their adventures
Southeast Asia tops as short vacation choice for Indian: Check top Places
Dubai has launched a five-year multiple-entry visa to increase ease of travel between India and the Gulf region
Southeast Asia emerges as top choice for Indian tourists, finds Oyo report
Southeast Asian countries have emerged as the favourite destinations for Indian travellers planning short vacations abroad, while the United States, Europe, and Australia were among the preferences for long stays, according to a survey released on Monday. According to OYO Global Summer Vacations Travelopedia 2024: Southeast Asia has emerged as the top choice of Indian tourists for shorter stays of 5-7 days, making the most of long weekends and holidays after visa relaxation. The final sample size comprised around 4,000 respondents, providing a data set to analyse emerging trends and preferences in the overseas travel behaviour of Indian tourists. Bali emerged as the top destination with 38 per cent respondents voting in its favour, closely followed by Pattaya, Bangkok, and Dubai. Southeast Asian destinations such as Indonesia and Malaysia emerged as preferred countries following relaxed visa norms, OYO said. Europe and the United States of America emerged as the top choice for ...
Thailand to offer visa-free travel for Indian travellers, starting June
Starting next month, Thailand will permit remote workers, graduate students, and retirees from 93 nations to stay for up to 60 days
Jaisalmer to Bikaner: Indian travellers in 'hot pursuit' of luxury
More inclined to seek unique experiences, willing to brave the heat, and explore beyond traditional holiday seasons
