Raising Over Rs 700 Crore Starts June 23, 2026, ETTravelWorld
Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited, operator of the domestic cruise player Cordelia Cruises, has announced the launch of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on June 23 to raise Rs 585 crore…
India and Nepal Launch Historic UPI-NPI Cross-Border Remittance System, ETTravelWorld
Image credit – PEXELS India and Nepal have operationalised a peer-to-peer (P2P) cross-border remittance mechanism, marking a significant step in strengthening digital financial connectivity between the two neighbouring countries. Launched…
Etihad Airways Partners with DCT Abu Dhabi to Offer Free Medical Insurance for International Travelers, ETTravelWorld
Etihad Airways has partnered with the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) to provide complimentary medical travel insurance to eligible international visitors travelling to Abu Dhabi…
Why Indian Travellers Prefer Festivals Over Traditional Destinations, ETTravelWorld
For decades, outbound travel from India was largely centred around destinations—visiting iconic landmarks, ticking countries off bucket lists and pursuing traditional sightseeing itineraries. Today, that model is rapidly evolving. A…
ixigo Strengthens Hotel Business with Brevistay Acquisition, ETTravelWorld
I’m planning my next adventure, easily booking flexible stays with ixigo, surrounded by India’s iconic beauty. ixigo (Le Travenues Technology Limited) has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in…
OYO Parent PRISM Secures SEBI Approval for IPO Valued at $7-8 Billion, ETTravelWorld
PRISM, the global hospitality technology company and parent of OYO, has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its proposed initial public offering (IPO), according…
What’s Behind the Numbers?, ETTravelWorld
Europe‘s Schengen visa system is experiencing a measured recovery, but the picture remains uneven across source markets—and India presents a case study in high-volume demand meeting persistent approval headwinds. According…
SITA Boosts Airline Operations with Acquisition of Big Blue Analytics for AI-Driven Disruption Management, ETTravelWorld
SITA has acquired Big Blue Analytics, the company behind OCC Assistant Manager (OCCam), an AI-enabled disruption optimisation platform designed to help airlines manage operational disruptions more effectively. The acquisition forms…
A Lifestyle Priority for Indian Tourists Amidst Rising Costs, Says Allianz Study, ETTravelWorld
Indian travellers are emerging as some of the most resilient holidaymakers globally, continuing to prioritise vacations despite rising costs, geopolitical instability, climate concerns and financial pressures, according to the first…
Cordelia Cruises Sets Sail for Expansion in India’s Growing Cruise Tourism Market, ETTravelWorld
For years, India’s cruise tourism story has been defined more by potential than scale. Despite possessing a coastline stretching over 7,500 kilometres and a growing middle class with rising discretionary…