Travel Industry Unites in Mourning and Calls for Safety Reform, ET TravelWorld
The Indian travel and tourism industry has united in a wave of grief and support following the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 on June 12, shortly after takeoff…
Thailand Tops Summer Travel Searches Among Europeans, India Sees Surge in Interest, ET TravelWorld
Image credit – iStock-492900279 As summer holidays approach in Europe, digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled its latest findings on Asian travel preferences. Thailand has once again emerged as the…
Virgin Atlantic Launches Sky High Club for Indian Travel Agents, ET TravelWorld
Virgin Atlantic has announced the launch of Sky High Club, a dedicated rewards programme created for travel agents across India. The initiative aims to reinforce the airline’s partnership with the…
US announces visa restrictions on travel agencies based in India facilitating illegal immigration, ET TravelWorld
The US on Monday said that it is imposing visa restrictions on owners, executives, and senior officials of travel agencies in India for knowingly facilitating “illegal immigration” to the United…
Trade urges govt to issue strong travel advisory against countries supporting Pakistan, ET TravelWorld
Picture used for representation only.Image credit: iStock In the wake of heightened geopolitical tensions and diplomatic developments, India’s outbound travel sector has taken a decisive stance against tourism to countries…
US is on track to lose $12 billion in travel revenue in 2025, ET TravelWorld
Image credit – Stock photo ID:1356191094 According to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), shared exclusively with Bloomberg, the country is set to lose USD12.5 billion…
Indian travel industry urges boycott of Turkiye & Azerbaijan over political stance, ET TravelWorld
Picture used for representation only. In a significant development reflective of the growing geopolitical sensitivities in the travel sector, India’s travel and tourism industry has called for a boycott of…
Global air travel rises 3.3% in March, capacity outpaces demand: IATA, ET TravelWorld
Picture used for representation. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a 3.3% year-on-year growth in global air passenger demand for March 2025, a modest uptick from the 2.7%…
Dubai Tourism strengthens travel trade links, welcomes over 5.3 mn visitors in Q1 2025, ET TravelWorld
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) is set to reinforce its connections with the global travel trade community at the 32nd edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM),…
Indian airlines issue travel advisory after Pakistan announces closure of airspace, ET TravelWorld
Following the deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, Pakistan announced airspace restrictions for all Indian airlines. Several airlines, including SpiceJet, Air India, and IndiGo, have issued travel advisories…