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Corner rooms in hotels are often bigger than others, and usually cost the same: Travel blogger shares hotel secrets you should know timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Corner rooms in hotels are often bigger than others, and usually cost the same: Travel blogger shares hotel secrets you should know

Stayed in hotels? Yes. Booked rooms that gave you the best views? Yes. But did you know most hotel stays follow a predictable rhythm? Hear this out. You check in, take the room you’re given, and assume that every guest paying the same rate receives roughl

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Enjoy a five-star stay at these award-winning European hotels | Euronews euronews.com

Enjoy a five-star stay at these award-winning European hotels | Euronews

Hotels in Barcelona, Zurich, Montenegro and the French Riviera were new five-star winners in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards.

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H-2B Visa cap reached for first FY 2026 allocation, USCIS confirms | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

H-2B Visa cap reached for first FY 2026 allocation, USCIS confirms | - The Times of India

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the cap for the first allocation of suppl.

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Chief AI officer or CTO? Travel’s evolving executive playbook | PhocusWire phocuswire.com

Chief AI officer or CTO? Travel’s evolving executive playbook | PhocusWire

Amex GBT, Kayak, Expedia Group and Airbnb have adjusted their leadership teams to account for AI evolution.

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5 reasons why you must plan a trip to Pushkar in March timesofindia.indiatimes.com

5 reasons why you must plan a trip to Pushkar in March

Pushkar, which lies on the edge of the Thar Desert, is one of the most unique destinations in Rajasthan, a religious pilgrimage center, as well as a tourist destination for desert scenery and street life. March is an excellent time to visit Pushkar, as th

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5 animals that thrive on both land and water, and where to spot them timesofindia.indiatimes.com

5 animals that thrive on both land and water, and where to spot them

The animal kingdom is fascinating and beyond human imagination. There are some animals which have evolved and they live comfortably both on land and in water. These animals can live easily between rivers, wetlands and forests. These amphibious or semi-aqu

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“They can't take no for an answer," Foreign tourist shares his Agra experience and why it is a lesson for everyone | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

“They can't take no for an answer," Foreign tourist shares his Agra experience and why it is a lesson for everyone | - The Times of India

For many travellers, the Taj Mahal represents a once-in-a-lifetime milestone, which is also one of the most beautiful structures in the world. For man.

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Expedia’s Layoff Filing Signals Where Its Restructuring Is Biting skift.com

Expedia’s Layoff Filing Signals Where Its Restructuring Is Biting

Following Expedia Group’s layoffs announced Monday, the company filed a WARN notice Wednesday detailing plans to permanently lay off 162 employees in

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Clara Awuse Archives - Skift skift.com

Clara Awuse Archives - Skift

For a tournament billed as a once-in-a-lifetime business travel moment, friction over U.S. border rules poses a real threat to revenue and the experience.

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Ugandan Startup Roamio Aims to Use AI to Connect Travelers With Local Operators skift.com

Ugandan Startup Roamio Aims to Use AI to Connect Travelers With Local Operators

Africa-based Tripesa has launched Roamio, a marketplace focusing on traveler preferences rather than pre-packaged inventory. 

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Kayak CEO Steve Hafner Exits Post After 22 Years skift.com

Kayak CEO Steve Hafner Exits Post After 22 Years

Kayak co-founder Steve Hafner, who took the company public in 2012 and sold it to Booking Holdings for $2.1 billion in 2013, is out as CEO.

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Steve Hafner’s 22-Year Run at Kayak: Skift Timeline skift.com

Steve Hafner’s 22-Year Run at Kayak: Skift Timeline

Over a 22-year career as CEO of Kayak, Steve Hafner helped spearhead the evolution of online travel and wasn't afraid of taking risks.

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Trivago Shifts Ad Focus to Streaming, Podcasts and Social Media skift.com

Trivago Shifts Ad Focus to Streaming, Podcasts and Social Media

Trivago, which became a household name brand based on its Trivago Guy TV ads, has reduced its reliance on linear TV.

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Marriott, Hilton Filings Reveal AI Platform Risks to Direct Bookings skift.com

Marriott, Hilton Filings Reveal AI Platform Risks to Direct Bookings

In a first, Hilton and Marriott warned that AI platforms like ChatGPT could shift bookings to commission-charging online travel agencies.

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Tripadvisor Sees Traffic Decline from AI Overviews, Considers 'Strategic Alternatives' (Again) skift.com

Tripadvisor Sees Traffic Decline from AI Overviews, Considers 'Strategic Alternatives' (Again)

Tripadvisor CEO Matt Goldberg said it's seeing ongoing traffic declines by "the changing search landscape and the rise of AI overviews."

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Chesky Disses Rivals' Chatbots — Calls Airbnb’s AI 'Impossible to Replicate' skift.com

Chesky Disses Rivals' Chatbots — Calls Airbnb’s AI 'Impossible to Replicate'

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said then company's building of a AI native experience is "our strongest defense against disintermediation."

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Adriana Lee Archives - Skift skift.com

Adriana Lee Archives - Skift

Expedia's B2B division is growing nearly five times faster than its consumer brands. That gap buys time for the Vrbo and Hotels.com turnaround — but 2026 will test whether efficiency gains can translate into sustained momentum.

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Expedia’s B2B Surge Buys Time for Vrbo and Hotels.com skift.com

Expedia’s B2B Surge Buys Time for Vrbo and Hotels.com

Expedia’s B2B business is doing the heavy lifting while its consumer brands try to rebuild momentum in a cautious U.S. market.

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Online Travel Archives - Skift skift.com

Online Travel Archives - Skift

Agentic AI will likely access APIs to compare pricing. But those queries would have severe limitations and will ultimately require more rigorous solutions to ensure a deal is really a deal.

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Will AI Kill Travel Metasearch? skift.com

Will AI Kill Travel Metasearch?

Is travel metasearch, such as we know it today in Google Flights and Hotels, Kayak, Skyscanner and Trivago, dead in the agentic AI era?

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Airport strikes in Italy postponed to avoid travel chaos during Winter Olympics. Here's the new date | Euronews euronews.com

Airport strikes in Italy postponed to avoid travel chaos during Winter Olympics. Here's the new date | Euronews

The industrial action could impact tens of thousands of air passengers.

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Avalanche Derailes Train: Train struck by avalanche in Swiss Alps; several feared wounded: What we know so far | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Avalanche Derailes Train: Train struck by avalanche in Swiss Alps; several feared wounded: What we know so far | - The Times of India

A passenger train was derailed early Monday morning after being struck by an avalanche near the Swiss village of Goppenstein in the canton of Valais, .

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The top twin-city breaks in Europe linked by ferry | Euronews euronews.com

The top twin-city breaks in Europe linked by ferry | Euronews

From city hopping in the Nordics to beach escapes along the Adriatic coast, these are the multi-destination trips you should book in 2026.

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US Do Not Travel Advisory: 22 countries currently under US Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory: Full list and what travellers should know | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

US Do Not Travel Advisory: 22 countries currently under US Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory: Full list and what travellers should know | - The Times of India

The US Department of State releases travel advisories at regular intervals to recommend precautions for its citizens. As per the Department of State, .

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Bali: Top Travel Destination for 2026 has been announced and it is.... | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Bali: Top Travel Destination for 2026 has been announced and it is.... | - The Times of India

Now this is an announcement which fills travellers and travel experts with happiness. Bali, the tropical Indonesian paradise has been crowned the Worl.

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Milos: Greek island threatened by overdevelopment and a lack of protection | Euronews euronews.com

Milos: Greek island threatened by overdevelopment and a lack of protection | Euronews

Experts warn that ongoing coastal construction could permanently scar the island’s unique volcanic terrain.

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10 tiger reserves in India with exceptional sighting records timesofindia.indiatimes.com

10 tiger reserves in India with exceptional sighting records

As we all know that spotting a tiger in the wild is never truly guaranteed, it’s nature, after all, but that won’t stop our will to try again. Across India, there are reserves where sightings have been, reportedly, frequent and where your chances are exce

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Kerala witnesses record of over 2.58 cr tourist arrivals in 2025, says Minister Riyas | Travel hindustantimes.com

Kerala witnesses record of over 2.58 cr tourist arrivals in 2025, says Minister Riyas | Travel

Kerala witnesses record of over 2.58 cr tourist arrivals in 2025, says Minister Riyas | Travel

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AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi: Traffic advisory, diversions and routes to avoid | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi: Traffic advisory, diversions and routes to avoid | - The Times of India

The AI Impact Summit 2026 is currently being held at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Organised by the Ministry of Information and Broadc.

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What not to miss in Portugal’s new European Green Capital in 2026 | Euronews euronews.com

What not to miss in Portugal’s new European Green Capital in 2026 | Euronews

Guimarães in northern Portugal is showcasing its green spaces as part of a year-long programme.

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6 fossil-rich places in India that travellers can explore | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

6 fossil-rich places in India that travellers can explore | - The Times of India

India's rich fossil heritage reveals ancient life, from dinosaur nesting grounds in Gujarat to marine fossils in the Himalayas. These sites, remnants of Gondwanaland's journey, offer invaluable insights into Earth's evolution, showcasing pr

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A 'Blaze Star' That Vanishes for 80 Years May Reappear in 2026—Here’s How to See It travelandleisure.com

A 'Blaze Star' That Vanishes for 80 Years May Reappear in 2026—Here’s How to See It

The mysterious Blaze Star in the Corona Borealis constellation could flare bright enough to see with the naked eye.

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Travel Guide and Information | Hotels | Places to Visit | Weather update | Flight Booking - TimesTravel timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Travel Guide and Information | Hotels | Places to Visit | Weather update | Flight Booking - TimesTravel

Browse TimesTravel to get information about the top hotels, things to do, places to visit, top restaurants, weather update, flight booking and travel guides on worldwide destinations. Here you get complete guide that will surely help you plan your perfect

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The world’s most welcoming travel destinations have been revealed for 2026, and seven are in Europe | Euronews euronews.com

The world’s most welcoming travel destinations have been revealed for 2026, and seven are in Europe | Euronews

The new lists reveal 10 cities and 10 regions that have been praised for their hospitality over the past 12 months.

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This low-cost airline is relaunching flights between Europe and Kuala Lumpur | Euronews euronews.com

This low-cost airline is relaunching flights between Europe and Kuala Lumpur | Euronews

AirAsia X’s revived route between London Gatwick and the Malaysian capital will now include a stopover in Bahrain.

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5 important rivers that pass through Indian national parks timesofindia.indiatimes.com

5 important rivers that pass through Indian national parks

India’s national parks are shaped as much by water as by wilderness. Rivers flowing through these protected landscapes do far more than simply pass by, they sculpt valleys, replenish grasslands, sustain wetlands, and determine where wildlife gathers. In d

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Berlin flights grounded for second day as winter weather hits. What are your refund rights? | Euronews euronews.com

Berlin flights grounded for second day as winter weather hits. What are your refund rights? | Euronews

Flights were suspended once again at Berlin airport on Friday morning due to black ice.

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Why tourists are travelling to this rural Indian region filled with forgotten mansions | Euronews euronews.com

Why tourists are travelling to this rural Indian region filled with forgotten mansions | Euronews

In recent years, the Chettinad area has seen an uptick in tourism, as new hotels have opened in restored mansions and the nearest airport expanded.

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New Machu Picchu airport might bring 200% more visitors. Conservationists aren’t happy | Euronews euronews.com

New Machu Picchu airport might bring 200% more visitors. Conservationists aren’t happy | Euronews

A new airport that would slash transit times to Machu Picchu has long been in the pipeline.

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Flexibility to pause EES over summer vital to avoid ‘five to six hour’ queues, travel expert says | Euronews euronews.com

Flexibility to pause EES over summer vital to avoid ‘five to six hour’ queues, travel expert says | Euronews

Airline groups say immediate action is required to combat "chronic border control understaffing" and "unresolved technology issues".

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‘Barrier to travel’: US visitors warned of possible ‘intrusive’ changes to ESTA application | Euronews euronews.com

‘Barrier to travel’: US visitors warned of possible ‘intrusive’ changes to ESTA application | Euronews

Travellers may soon need to share social media handles, selfies and extra personal details under proposed US travel rule changes.

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From Berlin to Tenerife: All the destinations Ryanair won’t fly to anymore in 2026  | Euronews euronews.com

From Berlin to Tenerife: All the destinations Ryanair won’t fly to anymore in 2026 | Euronews

Ryanair has added another French airport to its list of route cuts for 2026, citing aviation taxes.

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2026 European cruise travel trends: Smaller ships, cultural exchanges and F1 | Euronews euronews.com

2026 European cruise travel trends: Smaller ships, cultural exchanges and F1 | Euronews

Europe’s cruise sector is ushering in a new era as it adapts to overtourism pressures and shifting traveller priorities.

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“Snow is not our dustbin. High time we bring civic sense is cool trend”: A lesson from the hills I will never forget - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

“Snow is not our dustbin. High time we bring civic sense is cool trend”: A lesson from the hills I will never forget - The Times of India

I hate winters. But somehow I love snow, thanks to “Harry Potter and the depiction of snow in the Hogsmeade”. But the irony is, I had never seen snow .

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6 northeast India experiences that will leave a first-timer speechless timesofindia.indiatimes.com

6 northeast India experiences that will leave a first-timer speechless

Northeast India is a place unlike any other in the country. Enveloped in a mystique of misty mountains, dense forests, vibrant traditions, and spiritual landscapes, the region is at once raw and poetic. While it may be overwhelming in the best possible wa

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"This is my third year celebrating and I can’t wait to do it again next year”: A foreigner's account of experiencing Mahashivaratri in Mauritius - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

"This is my third year celebrating and I can’t wait to do it again next year”: A foreigner's account of experiencing Mahashivaratri in Mauritius - The Times of India

Mahashivaratri is one of those Hindu festivals that is celebrated not only in Indian sub-continents but across the globe. One such country that celebr.

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5 sacred rivers closely related to Lord Shiva and where they flow | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

5 sacred rivers closely related to Lord Shiva and where they flow | - The Times of India

India is a country of living legends. From temples to rivers, every nook and cranny of the country narrates a tale from the past when gods used to wal.

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​5 reasons why Madhya Pradesh is a winner when it comes to wildlife tourism​ timesofindia.indiatimes.com

​5 reasons why Madhya Pradesh is a winner when it comes to wildlife tourism​

There are few places in India where the diversity, density, and drama of wildlife tourism are as impressive as those found in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Dubbed the “Heart of India,” this state in the center of the subcontinent is home to some of India’s

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