The inbound travel market to India is poised for a powerful upswing, says Himanshu Patil, Director, Kesari Tours. In an exclusive interview with TRAVTALK, he reveals a consistent rise in foreign tourist arrivals, driven not only by established markets like the US and UK but also by growing interest from …

This could soon be a reality as Digi Yatra Foundation works on a pilot for electronic passport-based credential creation which is in the final phase of software testing. Suresh Khadakbhavi, Chief Executive Officer, Digi Yatra Foundation, is not resting though — his team is working on rolling out DigiYatra at …

India holds the richest library in the world, yet we compress this wealth into a single slogan, Incredible India, as if a single phrase could possibly encompass the entirety of our civilizational abundance, says Shashi Tharoor, former UN Under-Secretary-General. He underlines the three I’s that India needs to address to …

Ellenborough Park hotel & spa, a 15th century manor-turned-luxury hotel in the Cotswolds, is ready to court India with offers, personalisation and experiences fit for multigenerational families. Director of Sales and Marketing Nadine Linington says the Indian market is new but already showing strong summer demand. Ellenborough Park, a 1485 …

The hotel distribution space is crowded, clunky and far too slow for the scale at which Indian agencies now operate. ZentrumHub steps into that gap with a single API that pulls inventory from more than a hundred suppliers, sorts it through AI, and delivers results in under a second. It …

South Africa is stepping up its India push with a new e-visa system and a dedicated visa desk for the 2027 Cricket World Cup. Alongside fresh attractions and wider aviation talks, the aim is to make travel faster, easier and far more appealing for Indians. South Africa has entered a …

Big Bus Tours and MakeMyTrip have launched a strategic global collaboration in London, marking a major step in Big Bus’s India growth story. The alliance was unveiled with three London buses wrapped in MakeMyTrip’s signature livery. The activation celebrates MakeMyTrip’s 25th anniversary while reinforcing the importance of the Indian traveller …

In a first for Indian travellers, MakeMyTrip has partnered with Air India Express to launch direct charter flights and exclusive holiday packages to Phu Quoc, Vietnam; a destination long admired but rarely accessible. Starting 9 December 2025, this collaboration will give Indian agents and operators a new, high-demand product just …

The B2B technology landscape is evolving rapidly, with hyper-automation and deep personalization becoming non-negotiable for businesses, says Sanjay Ghare, CEO of Vervotech. In an insightful discussion, he highlights how companies now demand more than just efficiency—they seek partners who can future-proof their operations with tailored solutions. He also underscores India’s …

Air India’s direct flight between New Delhi and Manila is set to transform travel and tourism between India and the Philippines. Combined with the Philippines’ 14-day visa-free entry for Indians, the move signals renewed momentum for leisure, business, and cultural exchange. Janice Alyosius The direct air connectivity between New Delhi …