Thailand may not sound like the obvious choice for a festive getaway. But if skipping out on the snow and the endless caroling sounds your idea of holiday bliss, then look no further than this chic beachfront hideaway.
02.11.2023 - 05:15 / skift.com / Peden Doma Bhutia / Air India
While metropolises like New Delhi and Mumbai continue to be on the travel list, leisure destinations like Udaipur, Puri, Goa, Jaipur and Munnar are some of the top searched domestic destinations during the festive season (between November 10-14), according to Booking.com.
Booking.com search data showcases that besides hotels and resorts, travelers are also exploring alternative accommodations offering distinctive experiences, such as homestays, villas and apartments.
Top searched leisure destinations: Udaipur, Puri, Goa, Jaipur, Munnar, Darjeeling, Mahabaleshwar, Varanasi, Puducherry, Lonavala.
Sought-after international destinations:Dubai, Singapore, Makkah, Bangkok, London, Paris, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Tokyo and Hanoi.
In its festive travel report, Kayak had also noted that 72% of Indians are willing to spend similarly or more than last year while travelling this festive season.
Millennials have shown the highest propensity to make international travel plans this festive season, according to the Kayak report.
Kayak also noted that while traveling during the festive season, 72% of Indians look forward to food and culinary experiences followed by shopping and exploring local markets.
Accor announced the launch of its 24th Novotel property in India, with the opening of Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre.
The hotel, located in close proximity to the Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre, will be a significant expansion in Accor’s capacity for hosting MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) events. This the hotel company said would allow it to cater to the needs of business and conference travelers.
The hotel and exhibition centre spread over an area of 42 acres and would cater to conferences, exhibitions, gatherings, and weddings.
“This latest addition to our portfolio in India strengthens our commitment to delivering cutting-edge amenities and services. The Jaipur Exhibition Convention Centre represents a valuable expansion that is poised to fuel the growth of the Accor in India, further solidifying our position as a leading provider of large-scale exhibition and convention venues in the country.” said Puneet Dhawan, Accor’s vice-president operations for South Asia.
Air India has announced it will be launching the first-ever non-stop service to Melbourne in Australia from Mumbai from December 15.
Frequency: The carrier will operate thrice weekly flights between Mumbai and Melbourne. The flights on the Mumbai-Melbourne route will be operated by Air India’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft.
Additional Seats: The new Mumbai-Melbourne services will add nearly 40,000 seats per year into the Australian state of Victoria, where the Indian community is estimated at over 200,000, constituting
Thailand may not sound like the obvious choice for a festive getaway. But if skipping out on the snow and the endless caroling sounds your idea of holiday bliss, then look no further than this chic beachfront hideaway.
JA Resorts & Hotels brings a sprinkle of festive magic to Dubai this season, with a series of events and activities across its portfolio from flagship destination, JA The Resort, to JA Ocean View Hotel on the iconic Jumeirah Beach Residence and Dubai’s only mountain resort, JA Hatta Fort Hotel. The Greatest Show at JA The Resort
Nature’s Playground unveils its tantalising festive programme, with traditions wrapped up in island style and uniquely Niyama intrigue. Throughout the season, guests are invited to give in to indulgence, with daily tantalising culinary experiences, expertly paired with award-winning wines from our selection, spa bliss & holistic treatments with visiting practitioners from around the world.
In a significant rebound fueled by heightened summer travel demand, China’s Trip.com Group posted a net revenue of RMB 13.7 billion ($1.9 billion) in the third quarter, marking a 99% increase over 2022 and 31% increase from 2019 levels.
Ahead of what is expected to be one of the busiest travel seasons in history, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg warned of potential weather-related disruptions and increased pressure on airlines to manage high passenger volumes while encouraging travelers to remember their passenger rights.
The stage is set for the grand finale of the Cricket World Cup, where two cricketing giants — India and Australia — are poised to clash this Sunday in a battle that promises to be nothing short of monumental.
The holiday season is almost upon us. Soon, the TV screen will be swamped with festive ads, the radio will be jingling with holiday tunes and presents will be wrapped.
Despite conventional wisdom, Europe is still a dream come true come wintertime. From the merriment of myriad Christmas markets to joyous carnival celebrations, the continent shines bright during the season of darkness. But nothing dazzles quite like the Northern Lights. At their best during the winter months, the Northern Lights are a thrill to those lucky enough to gaze upon them and happen to be entering a period of increased activity. While finding them is always an inexact science due to the famously fickle nature of the lights, many locations across the northern tier of the continent offer travelers increased odds all winter long. And since seeing Europe by rail is always a thrill and you can reach almost any corner of the continent on a train, why not combine the two things for a winter trip you will remember forever? Think days spent gazing out the window at winter wonderlands and nights chasing the magical lights outdoors and having fun staying cozy indoors. You will probably want to bookend your adventure with a stop in a city like Stockholm, Oslo, Gothenburg, Bergen, Helsinki, or even London or Edinburgh to make it a well-rounded rail adventure.
It just got cheaper to visit the City of Lights by train this summer. In celebration of the upcoming 2024 Olympic and Paralympic games in Paris, Eurostar announced an increase of train service— between London and Paris — to accommodate the spectators, participants, and travelers, at a discounted price.
As India’s outbound travel market gears up to reach $45 billion by 2032, there is a growing focus on high-spending travelers coming from the country.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand unveiled a new marketing campaign “Meaningful Relationship” at the World Travel Market event in London on Monday.
In the latest episode of the Skift India Travel Podcast, Krishna Rathi, country director of Agoda in India, in conversation with Skift Asia Editor Peden Doma Bhutia, talks about the online travel company’s growing focus on India. Agoda launched its first-ever television commercial in India last week. Echoing Agoda CEO Omri Morgenshtern’s thoughts, Rathi notes that there’s a strong alignment between Agoda’s core values and the Indian market.