MakeMyTrip has introduced a gamut of new features within its trains segment to offer more choices, flexibility and convenience to customers when booking a train journey on the platform. Trip Guarantee, an industry-first feature has been designed to help passengers discover and book last-minute alternate…

Acceptance of India's vaccine by several European states, reopening of borders and easing of travel restrictions is resulting in significant and growing travel desire. Thomas Cook India & SOTC's Third Holiday Readiness Report (June 2021) reveals that over 69% of Indians are keen to resume…

Experiences such as themed stays as part of hotel packages, and trips where the hotel is the destination itself, are part of the latest travel trends according to Agoda’s ‘Travel in 2021’ survey announced recently to mark the launch of Agoda’s Special Offers travel deals.…

Sunil Kumar, Immediate Past President of TAAI, has been re-elected as the President of United Federation of Travel Agents Association (UFTAA) at the Annual General Assembly (Virtual) held recently. UFTAA has commenced its important expansion phase with focus on supporting the “Rebuilding – Restarting –…

Easy Trip Planners (EaseMyTrip) has announced a collaboration with Lifestyle, India's leading destination for the latest trends. Through this collaboration, the brands will mutually provide their customers with additional benefits and rewards. The collaboration aims to cater to the growing pent-up demand in both the…

The travel and hospitality industry had witnessed yet another blow due to the second wave which resulted in localized lockdowns, curfews and other restrictions on the movement of people. Consequently, travel was at an all-time low with individuals limiting movement to essential and important travel.…

CRISIL Ratings has reaffirmed its ratings on the bank facilities, debt programmes and corporate credit rating of Thomas Cook India Limited (TCIL) at 'CRISIL A+ / CCR A+ / Negative / CRISIL A1'. The reaffirmation reflects strong parent support from Fairfax Financial Holdings, healthy liquidity…

Easy Trip Planners (EaseMyTrip) is extending their support to frontline health workers by offering a special discount to all doctors and nurses on domestic flights. The company has also announced special fares and discounts for those serving in the Indian armed forces. The discount is…

Amusement parks contribute nearly 40 per cent of the total leisure industry turnover which are key drivers of growth among the service sector in India. Approximately, 30-35 per cent of visitors are outstation visitors and thus a major source of tourism. The Indian Association of…

To provide guidance and build confidence that it is safe to travel again, Thomas Cook India & SOTC Travel have announced a two pronged strategy: TravShield and Holiday First and Pay When You Return to cover every aspect of physical and financial safety. TravShield, a…