As Indian travelers begin planning their festive escapes, Agoda's accommodation search data offers a glimpse into the destinations capturing travelers’ attention for the upcoming long weekends of Rakshabandhan and Janmashtami. Based on accommodation searches made between May 1 and July 31, 2026, for stays during the respective long weekends, the data highlights a balanced mix of beach...

Pickyourtrail has launched a dedicated home for Long Weekends. The space refreshes with new destinations and getaway options as each long weekend approaches, so travellers always have a shortlist ready the moment a holiday shows up on the calendar. Long weekend bookings have grown 40% year-on-year, repeat international travellers have nearly doubled, and over half of travellers are now...

More than 500,000 visas were granted to Indian nationals travelling to the United Kingdom in the year ending March 2026, reflecting the strong and enduring ties between India and the UK. (Source: Home Office Immigration Statistics, year ending March 2026). Looking ahead, VisitBritain forecasts almost one million visits (959,000) from India to the UK by 2030, with visitor spending expected...

Booking.com has unveiled the Travel Happiness Index, a new research report exploring the emotional, financial and social drivers of travel among travellers amid rising global uncertainty. Drawing on insights from 10,000 travellers across 10 APAC markets, including India, the inaugural index identifies what makes trips truly memorable, stress-free and worthwhile for the travellers...

Visafir, a technology-led visa facilitation company, announced the launch of its AI-enabled visa assistance platform, designed to simplify international travel documentation for Indian travellers, professionals, and businesses. By combining artificial intelligence with expert human verification, the company is reimagining how travellers prepare their visa applications, making the process...

The country’s biggest challenge remains global mobility, where it ranks 136th, significantly pulling down its overall position, according to the index. The Indian passport currently provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to only 26 destinations.

Indian travellers are becoming more confident about going overseas, but many still do not have a clear view of what they actually pay when they spend abroad. Passport & Paisa: India Travel Money Report 2026, a report surveying more than 1000 Indian international travellers across generations and geographies by Wise, finds that a travel money blind spot is costing Indians more than they...

Ahead of World Environment Day on June 5, celebrated this year under the theme “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future,” Booking.com has released its Travel and Sustainability Report 2026. According to the report Indian travellers are becoming more conscious of their impact on destinations, communities and the environment, with many actively trying to travel more responsibly...

DMCBazaar has announced a strategic partnership with Asoko (formerly Dokotrip), Japan’s Destination Management Company, in a move set to transform how Indian travel agents sell and operate Japan. Demand from Indian travellers has consistently grown across FIT, luxury, family travel, cherry blossom departures and MICE groups. The company noted that, for travel agents, selling Japan...

However, travellers intending to stay beyond 60 days or seeking entry under other visa categories will need to apply through Thailand’s e-visa platform.