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Another factor to consider is the cost of currency conversion. Every time you exchange rupees for dollars, you may have to pay exchange-rate margins, forex conversion charges, GST and other service fees.

IndiGo's suspension of operations will last till Sept. 30.

The action is another step in India's efforts to expand its domestic digital payments infrastructure internationally and facilitate travellers' international spending.

He added that Goa is trying to build its own aggregator ecosystem on digital platforms, which will be helpful to locals too who cannot solely depend on tourism for employment.

While all three of Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini managed to create detailed itineraries, each chatbot planned the trip in a very different way.

Thailand has scrapped its 60-day visa-free stay policy for around 90 countries, including India, reverting to about 30 days. The move aims to curb overstays and tighten security, impacting long-stay tourists and travel patterns.

Two Nepali climbers, Kami Rita Sherpa and Lhakpa Sherpa, broke records with their 32nd and 11th Everest ascents. The achievement comes amid overcrowding concerns, with Nepal issuing a record 492 climbing permits this season.

Officials privately describe outbound tourism as the 'softest dollar-saving lever' available to policymakers because reducing discretionary overseas spending can help conserve foreign exchange without causing widespread economic pain at home.

With effect from May 2026, Thailand has implemented new alcohol restrictions with the main goals of modernising antiquated legislation, enhancing public order, increasing safety in transportation hubs, and enforcing more stringent controls.

The market commentator also pointed out the lack of facilities to take payments via international cards, adding that carrying cash around was unviable due to safety concerns.

The MEA has opened registrations for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026, with a deadline of May 19. The pilgrimage runs JuneAugust via Lipulekh and Nathu La routes.

The airports tariff regulator has approved the tariffs for the first control period, 2026-2031, during which the UDF will gradually increase for departing as well as arriving domestic and international passengers.

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson, just last week, told employees in an internal email that Air India will reduce its international flights till July, as the airspace curbs and surge in jet fuel prices have made many routes unprofitable.

The train with 20 coaches will operate six days a week barring Tuesdays, and reduce the travel time between the two destinations to less than five hours, officials said.

Passengers evacuated on runway at Delhi airport after mid-takeoff incident; airline launches probe

With losses swelling to roughly $2.4 billion last year, repeated regulatorylapses, and a series of external shocks disrupting operations, Singapore Airlines now has both the incentive and the urgency to step in.

Sacred Himalayan pilgrimage begins as Char Dham shrines reopen; here's a complete guide to dates, routes, and registration for 2026.

The new changes apply to all the travellers from non-EU/EEA countries visiting the Schengen Area for short stays.

Starting April 8, the airline will levy a surcharge of Rs 299 to Rs 899 based on distance.

Phu Quoc offers visa-free entry for Indian citizens, but this applies strictly to the island itself. Travellers cannot proceed to mainland Vietnam, such as Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, without a proper visa.