How fintech & travel firms embrace surge in TNPL loans?, ET TravelWorld
As Robert Louis Stevenson puts it, “For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move; to…
Flying to the UAE? Dubai, Abu Dhabi increase checks to prevent misuse of tourist visas, ET TravelWorld
Travellers heading to the UAE are now subject to stricter immigration checks at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports. Authorities have mandated that visitors carry proof of at least INR 60,000…
EaseMyTrip Founder withdraws revival bid for grounded GoFirst, ET TravelWorld
GoAir, the budget airline that ceased operations last May due to financial difficulties, is now on the brink of liquidation. Nishant Pitti, Founder & CEO of EaseMyTrip.com and one of…
Saudi Tourism launches ‘Summer Program 2024’ with 550 new tourism products, ET TravelWorld
In a landmark event, the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) unveiled the Saudi Summer Program 2024, dubbed “Saudi Summer is Next Door.” Launched by Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism and Chairman…
ixigo receives Sebi clearance for IPO, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
Picture used for representation. Le Travenues Technology, which operates online travel portal Ixigo, has received clearance from the Securities and Exchange Board of India to raise funds through an initial…
IndiGo to launch business class on select flights later this year, ET TravelWorld
File photo In a bid to tap the growing business travel segment in India, country’s largest airline IndiGo has announced that it will launch a new tailor-made business product to…
Dubai Tourism charts path for aggressive growth in Indian market, ET TravelWorld
Bader Ali Habib, Regional Head of Proximity Markets, Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism. India’s travel industry is poised for growth, with a focus on data-driven approaches, calculated risks, and…
Indian spend record $31.7 billion overseas, half of amount on travel, ET TravelWorld
Indians spent a record USD 31.7 billion overseas under the liberalised remittance scheme in FY24, an increase of nearly 17 per cent over the USD 27.1 billion recorded in FY23.…
India’s global travel & tourism index rank up at 39th: WEF index, ET TravelWorld
Globally, tourism is set to return to pre-Covid levels: World Economic Forum study India’s rank on the World Economic Forum‘s Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024 has risen to 39th…
Schengen visas get costlier by 12% after European Union hikes fee, ET TravelWorld
The Schengen Visa Code requires a review of EU visa fees every three years. The European Commission is set to increase Schengen visa fees from June 11, 2024. Slovenia’s Ministry…