Special Reports

» Domestic airfares surge 18% in October-December

Air fares increased only by 4% on international routes from India to destinations in Asia Pacific, Middle East, Europe, Americas during the same period ... Read more

» Global study identifies travelers online shopping behavior and future motivations

The Amadeus-commissioned study, conducted by travel industry research authority PhoCusWright Inc., surveyed 4,638 travelers in the U.S., U.K., Germany, India, Russia and Brazil ... Read more

» Domestic Tourism Marketing needs to be fine tuned

Some States have begun pitching their holiday charms, but much needs to be done in terms of highlighting the right attractions ... Read more

» ‘Market tourism responsibly': Tourism Expert

Dr. Harold Goodwin, professor of Responsible Tourism (RT) Management, says though Kerala is a leading example in responsible tourism, it needs to do more ... Read more

» Global travellers skip the Wonders of the World

One in three travellers (30%) have never visited any of the Wonders of the World; The Taj Mahal is however, the most visited new wonder of the world amongst Indians ... Read more

» Asia-Pacific Tourism Poised to Record 6 percent Growth for 2011

Growth into the South Asia was supported by a strong performance out of Europe backed up with continued strong expansion out of China and India says PATA report ... Read more

» International tourist arrivals to reach the one billion mark in 2012: UNWTO

International tourist arrivals grew by over 4% in 2011 to 980 million; Asia and the Pacific (+6%) was up 11 million arrivals in 2011; Governments urged to facilitate travel ... Read more

» Free Wi-Fi is the Make it or Break it Factor in Hotel Booking: Survey

Respondents say most luxury items aren't worth the hype, the bathroom phone remains untouched and most guests don't steal from their rooms ... Read more

» Star-rated hotel increase tariffs by 60 percent for festive season

Most of the major hotels' representatives said they have launched attractive offers like packages for couples, which club food and liquor with accommodation: Assocham ... Read more

» Hotel stay becoming popular gift option for Indians

About 70 per cent of Indians think a hotel stay would make a great gift, with most indicating that it would be a wonderful present for their nearest and dearest, according to Hotels.com survey ... Read more

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