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Visa hacks 2026: What smart Indian travellers are doing differently this year timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Visa hacks 2026: What smart Indian travellers are doing differently this year

India’s passport ranking jumped 10 spots this year, landing at 75th on the 2026 Henley Passport Index. The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India’s Annual Tourism Snapshot Report 2025 highlights that 3.27 crore Indians travelled abroad last year, unders

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Valencia, Europe’s sun-drenched sporting playground | Euronews euronews.com

Valencia, Europe’s sun-drenched sporting playground | Euronews

The Valencian Region has established itself as a world-class destination where elite competition and Mediterranean lifestyle meet.

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Spain’s record 794 Blue Flags: The beaches and marinas travellers should visit in 2026 | Euronews euronews.com

Spain’s record 794 Blue Flags: The beaches and marinas travellers should visit in 2026 | Euronews

When choosing a beach in Spain, the Blue Flag label is a guarantee of a good day by the sea, with clean waters, accessibility and safe swimming.

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Charge Foreigners More: Japan to Expand Two-Tiered Pricing at Tourist Sites  skift.com

Charge Foreigners More: Japan to Expand Two-Tiered Pricing at Tourist Sites 

Japan is moving to charge visitors more than residents across a range of tourist sites, with formal guidelines to publish by March 2027.

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Beyond the First Visit: The Destination Loyalty Race to Own the Repeat Traveler - Skift Research research.skift.com

Beyond the First Visit: The Destination Loyalty Race to Own the Repeat Traveler - Skift Research

The traditional destination growth model, built on attracting first-time visitors might become unsustainable with rising acquisition costs, shifting traveler behavior, and growing competition. Destinations must work on strategies to be chosen again.

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Anand Mahindra calls Gujarat’s ‘Road to Heaven’ a journey of silence and self-reflection; all about this 30 km stretch  | Travel hindustantimes.com

Anand Mahindra calls Gujarat’s ‘Road to Heaven’ a journey of silence and self-reflection; all about this 30 km stretch | Travel

Anand Mahindra’s reflection on Gujarat’s ‘Road to Heaven’ highlights its calming beauty and the deeper sense of self-discovery it inspires. | Travel

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Bihar Travel Experience: “Don’t go to Bihar”: Canadian tourist ignored the warning, and found something India needs to hear | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Bihar Travel Experience: “Don’t go to Bihar”: Canadian tourist ignored the warning, and found something India needs to hear | - The Times of India

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.\" --Mark Twain\"Don't go to Bihar.\" These are the kinds of phrases one may hear from peop.

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Travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina? Here’s what visitors need to know | Euronews euronews.com

Travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina? Here’s what visitors need to know | Euronews

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s centuries-old heritage and a growing, creative hospitality scene are helping to establish the Balkan nation as one of Europe’s emerging travel destinations.

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Aman’s Sveti Stefan resort in Montenegro to reopen five years after beach access row | Euronews euronews.com

Aman’s Sveti Stefan resort in Montenegro to reopen five years after beach access row | Euronews

Local residents will now have free access to two of the three beaches near the luxury resort, while one remains exclusively for hotel guests.

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Florence’s iconic Villa San Michele hotel reopens with revamped spa, rooms and gardens | Euronews euronews.com

Florence’s iconic Villa San Michele hotel reopens with revamped spa, rooms and gardens | Euronews

After an 18-month renovation, Belmond’s Villa San Michele has reopened in the hills above Florence with refreshed rooms, a new Guerlain spa and upgraded gardens, offering a quieter, more considered take on luxury just outside the city.

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Raves, cruises and historic train rides: Where to watch the 2026 eclipse this August | Euronews euronews.com

Raves, cruises and historic train rides: Where to watch the 2026 eclipse this August | Euronews

On 12 August, those in the path of totality will be plunged into darkness for up to two minutes.

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7 countries where the Indian Rupee (INR) is strong and how travellers can make the most out of it timesofindia.indiatimes.com

7 countries where the Indian Rupee (INR) is strong and how travellers can make the most out of it

What do luxury Indian travellers need? Enough money to buy luxury in a foreign land. Good news is that there are several nations where the value of the Indian Rupee is beyond your imagination. It is because these countries have weaker local currencies, ma

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Never pick a fallen mango in Singapore or this could happen; what first-time travellers need to know about the country’s strict 'fruit rules' - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Never pick a fallen mango in Singapore or this could happen; what first-time travellers need to know about the country’s strict 'fruit rules' - The Times of India

If you ever spot a mango lying on the ground in Singapore, think thrice before picking it up because what may feel like a harmless travel moment can a.

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Indigo Travel Advisory: IndiGo issues travel advisory as Middle East tensions raise risk of flight disruptions; what travellers need to know | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Indigo Travel Advisory: IndiGo issues travel advisory as Middle East tensions raise risk of flight disruptions; what travellers need to know | - The Times of India

Budget airline IndiGo has issued a travel advisory warning of potential flight disruptions between India and the Middle East due to the evolving security situation in the UAE and Iran. Passengers are urged to check their flight status regularly and stay i

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‘Broadening access to contemporary art’: The best art-inspired stays in Europe | Euronews euronews.com

‘Broadening access to contemporary art’: The best art-inspired stays in Europe | Euronews

With design-led rooms, on-site exhibitions and distinctive interiors, arty hotels offer unending guest experiences.

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Singapore Mango Laws: Why you should never pick a fallen mango in Singapore: This can happen to you - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Singapore Mango Laws: Why you should never pick a fallen mango in Singapore: This can happen to you - The Times of India

If you ever spot a mango lying on the ground in Singapore, think thrice before picking it up because what may feel like a harmless travel moment can a.

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World’S Oldest Island Madagascar: The world's oldest island is also the one with the most unique wildlife – can you take a guess? | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

World’S Oldest Island Madagascar: The world's oldest island is also the one with the most unique wildlife – can you take a guess? | - The Times of India

Madagascar, the world's oldest island, boasts unparalleled biodiversity due to millions of years of isolation. This unique evolutionary journey, stemming from its separation from Africa and India, has resulted in over 90% endemic wildlife, including

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IMD forecast warns of widespread rain and storms in these states: How India’s changing weather may impact travellers | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

IMD forecast warns of widespread rain and storms in these states: How India’s changing weather may impact travellers | - The Times of India

India's weather is set for unpredictable conditions over the next two weeks, with thunderstorms, showers, and localized heatwaves impacting travel. Northern regions face isolated showers and strong winds, while East and Northeast India anticipate hea

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Airlines cut 13,000 flights and two million seats in May due to jet fuel crisis | Euronews euronews.com

Airlines cut 13,000 flights and two million seats in May due to jet fuel crisis | Euronews

Airlines across the world have cut thousands of May flights and scaled back capacity as the jet fuel shortage begins to bite, raising the risk of disruption for families travelling over the half term break.

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5 unique national parks in South America where waterfalls, wildlife and wilderness come alive timesofindia.indiatimes.com

5 unique national parks in South America where waterfalls, wildlife and wilderness come alive

South America is one of the most beautiful and underexplored continents where nature exists in its most dramatic form. For those who have visited and explored the continent swear by its natural beauty. Not many must be aware of the fact that the continent

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William Shatner Is Taking TikTok Applications for a New Priceline Negotiator Ad Campaign: Exclusive skift.com

William Shatner Is Taking TikTok Applications for a New Priceline Negotiator Ad Campaign: Exclusive

William Shatner is back with a tease on TikTok seeking applications for his successor as the Priceline Negotiator.

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World Cup hotel boom may ‘fall short of expectations’, US industry association warns | Euronews euronews.com

World Cup hotel boom may ‘fall short of expectations’, US industry association warns | Euronews

A new report by the American Hotel & Lodging Association says anticipated demand ‘has not translated into strong hotel bookings’ and that domestic travellers are ‘outpacing’ international visitors.

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Heritage and high-end design: How İstanbul is reinventing luxury for the modern traveller | Euronews euronews.com

Heritage and high-end design: How İstanbul is reinventing luxury for the modern traveller | Euronews

From Ottoman palaces to ancient rituals, İstanbul is redefining high-end travel by rooting modern sophistication in its deep cultural history.

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Turkey’s Tourism Holds Up Despite Sharp Drop in Gulf Travel skift.com

Turkey’s Tourism Holds Up Despite Sharp Drop in Gulf Travel

Inbound visitors from four Gulf countries plummeted nearly 80% in March, according to data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

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This mountain range is the oldest in India—and older than dinosaurs: 5 stunning facts timesofindia.indiatimes.com

This mountain range is the oldest in India—and older than dinosaurs: 5 stunning facts

While Indian landscapes have always been characterized by the presence of the Himalayas – young and dynamic mountains with an ever-evolving landscape, a mountain range existed long before these mountains came into existence.The Aravalli mountain range sta

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This airline will pay pilots up to $100,000 a year to move, not fly, aircraft | Euronews euronews.com

This airline will pay pilots up to $100,000 a year to move, not fly, aircraft | Euronews

British Airways is recruiting experienced wide-body pilots to taxi aircraft between terminals at Chicago O’Hare, for one of the most unusual aviation jobs out there, offering a decent salary without ever taking off.

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Singapore Airlines to roll out Starlink internet connection on select aircraft from 2027 | Euronews euronews.com

Singapore Airlines to roll out Starlink internet connection on select aircraft from 2027 | Euronews

High-speed WiFi will be offered to all passengers for free, provided they are a member of the airline’s frequent flyer programme.

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Indian Railway Apps: How train tracking apps in India work even without the internet? What travellers need to know | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Indian Railway Apps: How train tracking apps in India work even without the internet? What travellers need to know | - The Times of India

Indian railway travel, often marked by delays and platform changes, is being revolutionized by new apps offering offline train tracking. These applications, like Where is My Train, ixigo trains, and TrainSathi, utilize cellular tower data, predictive anal

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The ‘Big Four’ snakes of India and where travellers can spot them in the wild timesofindia.indiatimes.com

The ‘Big Four’ snakes of India and where travellers can spot them in the wild

India is home to more than 300 species of snakes. But there are four particular species which dominate the newspaper headlines for being deadly. The infamous “Big Four” are the Indian cobra, common krait, Russell’s viper, and saw-scaled viper. It’s a fact

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Which are the most common surnames around the world? Things travellers should know timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Which are the most common surnames around the world? Things travellers should know

Step into any airport arrivals hall and you’ll hear a roll call of the world—names that hint at where people come from, what their ancestors did, and how cultures evolved. Some surnames appear so often that they’ve become global signatures of entire regio

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Tirumala Venkateswara Temple: Not Ayodhya but this is the most visited temple in India | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Tirumala Venkateswara Temple: Not Ayodhya but this is the most visited temple in India | - The Times of India

There’s absolutely no limit to India’s spiritual landscape. From Ayodhya and Haridwar to Tirupati and Guwahati, India stands as the undisputed “Land o.

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Skip the crowds: Why Greece is Europe’s top pick for a slower, more relaxing summer | Euronews euronews.com

Skip the crowds: Why Greece is Europe’s top pick for a slower, more relaxing summer | Euronews

As travellers turn away from overcrowded hotspots, new research points to Greece as Europe’s top destination for a relaxing summer holiday, where lesser-known islands and mainland escapes offer space, scenery and a much-needed change of pace.

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UAE airspace fully reopens as flights set to surge back after months of Middle East disruption | Euronews euronews.com

UAE airspace fully reopens as flights set to surge back after months of Middle East disruption | Euronews

The UAE has restored full air operations after months of disruption caused by the US-Israel conflict with Iran, marking a major step towards recovery for regional travel and key hubs, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

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German traveller says 5 things she really misses after leaving India and they are… | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

German traveller says 5 things she really misses after leaving India and they are… | - The Times of India

A German traveler's heartfelt video reveals the profound impact of her India trip, highlighting her longing to return. She cherishes unexpected comforts like cows, the nation's vibrant colors, spiritual immersion, diverse food, personal traditio

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Train Colours: Why trains have different-coloured coaches and what it means for travellers - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Train Colours: Why trains have different-coloured coaches and what it means for travellers - The Times of India

Train colours aren’t random. The deep blue and bright red coloured-coaches you see are far more than aesthetic choices. For travellers, they act as a .

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Heavy rain alert across these Indian states: What travellers need to know before planning a trip | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Heavy rain alert across these Indian states: What travellers need to know before planning a trip | - The Times of India

Travellers across India should brace for significant disruptions this week due to widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds. Northern, northeastern, eastern, central, and southern regions are all expected to experience adverse weather, potenti

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Uber CEO Says Travel Rivals Like Expedia Can't Match Its On-the-Ground Edge skift.com

Uber CEO Says Travel Rivals Like Expedia Can't Match Its On-the-Ground Edge

Uber's CEO believes it will have a travel advantage over Expedia because of its ability to provide an improved "in-market experience."

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Business Travel News | Corporate Travel Updates & Insights skift.com

Business Travel News | Corporate Travel Updates & Insights

Stay ahead with Business Travel News from Skift. Get the latest corporate travel updates, essential for navigating this vital sector.

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Amex GBT's 12-Year Ownership Saga — Who Won and Lost skift.com

Amex GBT's 12-Year Ownership Saga — Who Won and Lost

The cap table underlying the Amex GBT deal tells who played the game well and who didn’t. Amex was a winner, Expedia a structural loser.

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This viral video from Manali is sparking a debate online: Tourist behaviour questioned | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

This viral video from Manali is sparking a debate online: Tourist behaviour questioned | - The Times of India

A viral video from Manali shows a newly installed tourist charging station being used as a trash bin, sparking debate about civic sense versus poor planning. This incident highlights the fragility of public infrastructure when not cared for by all users.

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Spirit Airlines: What rights do passengers have if an airline collapses? | Euronews euronews.com

Spirit Airlines: What rights do passengers have if an airline collapses? | Euronews

Some travel insurance policies may cover airline insolvency, and those who have booked with a credit card can initiate a chargeback.

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What 7,000 Travelers Reveal About Where Demand Is Heading skift.com

What 7,000 Travelers Reveal About Where Demand Is Heading

New Skift Research reveals a travel market divided by intent, constrained by geopolitics, and let down by loyalty programs.

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Not your usual Kolkata trip: 5 rare and unconventional experiences every traveller should try timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Not your usual Kolkata trip: 5 rare and unconventional experiences every traveller should try

Kolkata is celebrated as one of the iconic cities in India rooted in legendary tales. Besides Howrah Bridge and Victoria Memorial, the city has an unexplored and unconventional side that rewards offbeat travellers. Beyond its street food fame lies a city

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UK airlines to group passengers from different flights on same day to save on jet fuel | Euronews euronews.com

UK airlines to group passengers from different flights on same day to save on jet fuel | Euronews

Carriers will also be able to hand back ‘slots’ at airports without punishment, removing the need to operate controversial ‘ghost flights’.

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Dubai International Airport Passenger Traffic Plunged 66% in March skift.com

Dubai International Airport Passenger Traffic Plunged 66% in March

Dubai International Airport handled just 2.5 million passengers in March, a 66% year-over-year decline, as the Iran war disrupted air traffic.

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Delhi-Zurich-bound Swiss flight horror: What travellers should do in such a situation | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Delhi-Zurich-bound Swiss flight horror: What travellers should do in such a situation | - The Times of India

A Swiss International Air Lines' Airbus A330 carrying passengers flying on flight LX147 from Delhi to Zurich had to abort its take-off early on April .

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10 countries with the highest snake populations and what travellers must know before visiting timesofindia.indiatimes.com

10 countries with the highest snake populations and what travellers must know before visiting

Travelling is an interesting hobby that takes people to unexplored places. Some places which are adventurous, dangerous and give people an edge. As per the latest global biodiversity data and recent research from the Reptile Database and wildlife studies

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This hiking trail in La Gomera has been named one of the world’s best by Lonely Planet | Euronews euronews.com

This hiking trail in La Gomera has been named one of the world’s best by Lonely Planet | Euronews

Looking to swap your daily walk a view worth going the distance for? New guide book ‘Where to Go When: Hiking’ includes more than 90 routes across Europe and beyond, highlighting the growing popularity of walking tourism.

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