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Niyo introduces zero-markup forex buy-and-sell model

Indian travellers often lose money twice while exchanging currency, once while buying foreign exchange and again when converting unused cash back into rupees. Travel fintech platform Niyo is seeking to address this long-standing pain point with the launch of industry-first zero-forex-markup buy-and-sell model. Through its subsidiary Niyo Forex (brand name...

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Tourism sector loses $600M a day due to Iran war conflict

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) estimates that the escalating conflict in Iran is already impacting the Travel & Tourism sector across the Middle East by at least US$600 million per day in international visitor spending, as disruptions to air travel, traveller confidence and regional connectivity affect demand. The...

Bird Aero Services FZCO launches B2B distribution platform in UAE

Bird Aero Services FZCO, as the Middle Eastern arm of Bird Group (India)'s airlines management division, is has announced the launch of its B2B online travel distribution platform in UAE. This platform will provide travel partners with rich, dynamic, content...

Visa Free Countries for Indians to Travel in 2025

While planning to travel abroad, obtaining visa becomes a great cause of concern. It becomes a herculean task especially for the families not well versed with the visa rules,...

Moving Forward for Change?

Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) has elected its new Managing Committee for the term 2021-2023, unlike the appeal...

When would you feel comfortable travelling again post COVID-19?

Increasing interest of Indian travellers holds a lot of promise: Emma...

Q1. Based on the trends it seems that Vietnam is gaining popularity among Indian travellers, how do you see this opportunity to get more...

Clarks Inn Group of Hotels Scores a Magnificent Century

From a debutant about 14 years ago to one of the biggest hotel companies on the Indian sub-continent today,...

All things Indian

By Rajeev Kohli Joint Managing Director, Creative Travel “If there is one place on the face of earth where all the dreams of living men have found a home from the very...

Silk Road Vows & Saat Phere: A Timeless Wedding in Uzbekistan

In recent years, Uzbekistan’s popularity has grown among Indian travellers fond of off-beat and out-of-the-ordinary experiences. The country boasts incredible architectural grandeur and offers everything a discerning traveller seeks such as...

Island Nation Sri Lanka

Planning an international vacation and that too in a very affordable budget? not to worry, your neighbouring country, the island nation Sri Lanka would be an ideal destination to...

Vaidyaratnam Vrindavan Ayurveda: A Rejuvenating Break

By Neha Kirpal Recently, I had the opportunity to visit a unique Ayurveda wellness centre in the serene Shivalik Foothills of Himachal Pradesh. Vaidyaratnam Vrindavan Ayurveda Chikitsalayam (VVAC) blends Kerala’s...

Conrad Bengaluru appoints Aagman Baury as Hotel Manager

With extensive experience across luxury and upscale hospitality, Aagman brings a strong track record of operational excellence,...

Indian Govt’s decision to re-introduce Covid testing disappointing:...

Amid a spurt in Covid-19 cases in different parts of the world, the Indian government has decided to make a negative Covid report must...

India revokes 7-Day quarantine for foreign arrivals from...

The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India has issued revised guidelines (Covid-19) for international arrivals, removing the category of 'At Risk'...

Switzerland opens to fully vaccinated visitors without pre-arrival...

Switzerland has now opened its borders to all fully vaccinated, recovered visitors without mandating any pre-arrival COVID testing, after imposing months of necessary travel...

Thailand resumes Exemption from Quarantine scheme from Feb...

Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved the resumption of the Exemption from Quarantine (TEST & GO) entry scheme, the reopening of...