Travellers are increasingly choosing quieter, offbeat destinations over crowded tourist hotspots. The shift reflects a search for more personal, less scripted journeys in the social media age.
India's home services market is changing. Consumers are now paying more for verified service providers. This shift is driven by a desire for trust and certainty. Women are leading this trend, seeking reliability over lower costs. This signals a move towards formal platforms offering predictable service experiences. The market is evolving beyond just the repair itself.
Virginia Tourism Corporation targets the Indian travel market to boost overnight stays. Discover why India has become a top overseas source for the U.S. state.
For many Indians, the annual holiday is no longer an occasional indulgence but a fixed part of the year, even as higher costs force travellers to rethink
Indian travelers are increasingly planning finances before trips, focusing on budgets, rewards, payment options and travel costs to maximize value and avoid overspending.
Indian Travelers: A new report by PulseAI Research reveals that rising travel frequency is reshaping luggage preferences in India, with consumers prioritising lightweight design, durability and mobility over technology-led features. The study also highlights growing premiumisation, increasing adoption of multi-bag travel habits, and a more competitive market where emerging brands are challenging established players through product performance and user experience.
We were checking out of a hotel in Singapore last year. Our luggage was down with the concierge, and we were waiting for our airport transfer. Ordinarily, we would have waited in the lobby
A key differentiator for Culture Circle is its Lowest Price Guarantee, enabling customers to purchase authentic luxury and hype products at competitive prices.
Indians are arrogant, but far from rich. That’s why we have become the world’s least welcome visitors. People may tolerate a rich fool. But nobody likes a fool who doesn’t have much money.
IKEA has launched a new product development centre in India, marking a significant shift from sourcing to creating tailored home furnishing products for both local and global markets. This new initiative strengthens IKEA's commitment to local manufacturing and design.
Kantar’s latest ‘State of the Nation’ consumer sentiment study reveals that Indian consumers are becoming increasingly cautious in response to economic and geopolitical uncertainty, creating new challenges and opportunities for brands.
A video of a group of Indian tourists has been making the rounds on social media. Captioned, “POV: gujju anywhere and everywhere”, it shows the group doing garba in a circle on an airport tarmac in Vietnam, with their luggage piled in the middle as they laugh and celebrate.
Indian travellers are adapting to a changing global landscape. As geopolitical tensions, flight disruptions and travel uncertainties persist, a new trend is emerging among overseas tourists. Instead of cancelling international trips, many travellers are choosing stronger financial protection and broader travel coverage before flying abroad.
What's driving this shift? How are travellers responding to growing risks while continuing to explore the world? Watch the video to find out.
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In this exclusive analysis, Lilly Choi-Lee, Executive General Manager of TravConsult Group, and Dr Sheetal Jain, Founder of Luxe Analytics, examine the trends shaping the modern Indian travelling shopper
Indian travelers are facing major criticism for disruptive behaviour abroad, from public dancing to hotel theft and disrespect. This guide offers practical advice on respecting local customs, etiquette and personal space to avoid becoming a viral sensation for the wrong reasons.
As viral videos of Indian tourists performing garba at airports and global landmarks spark fresh controversy, a larger debate has emerged - are Indian travellers being unfairly stereotyped, or is there a real etiquette problem when millions travel abroad?
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China's tourism problem emerged from sudden prosperity. Ours emerges from sudden prosperity filtered through a society shaped by hierarchy, scarcity, low trust, and an intensely transactional relationship with status.
“Whatever you can rightly say about India, the opposite is also true.” The old Joan Robinson line still works because India has a way of defeating neat summaries. Most national averages come with broad patterns, outliers and warnings.The latest Sample Registration System data is one such mirror.
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