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Mumbai, Dubai become top travel searches, younger generations opt for budget travel, reveals Paytm report

Travellers are increasingly exploring lesser-known destinations, with a significant rise in bookings to locations like Antananarivo, Madagascar and Lakshadweep (Representational image: Caroline Selfers via Unsplash)

Bus bookings saw a spike around Chhath Puja, while train bookings peaked during the Holi weekend, indicating the seasonal nature of travel preferences.

Emily in Paris effect: 30% of Indian women flock to France in 2024: Report

Television shows like Emily in Paris inspired a wave of wanderlust, with 30% of Indian women choosing France as their dream destination. (Image source: Unsplash)

The report reveals that 48% of Indian travellers booked their flights just 0–7 days before departure, with short trips of less than seven days making up 66% of the itineraries.

Gen Z, Millennials, and solo women adventurers drive 2025 travel trends: Report

Roughly 60.7% of travellers in 2024 were under the age of 35, illustrating the ascent of Gen Z and millennial influence on travel trends. (Image source: Unsplash)

In 2024, women accounted for 30% of solo visa applications, a figure expected to rise to 37% in 2025. Millennials and Gen Z women, largely in their 20s to 40s, are leading this growth. Top choices for these solo travellers include Bali, Thailand, and Japan, valued for their safety, affordability, and immersive cultural experiences.

India’s global tourism ranking improves to 24th; international arrivals surge

The country recorded 18.89 million ITAs in 2023, a notable jump from 14.33 million in 2022, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 31.9%. (Image source: Unsplash)

UNWTO figures show a nearly 32% increase in foreign visits, as government outlines expanded infrastructure and connectivity measures.

Wilson & Hughes revives Cox & Kings, focusing on modern travel solutions

In addition to the Cox & Kings brand, the firm acquired a portfolio of over 200 sub-brands.

Wilson & Hughes revitalized iconic travel brand with emphasis on leisure, business, and technology-driven experiences.

Diwali travel boom: 77% of Indians plan to utilize long weekends for vacation

Udaipur emerges as top trending domestic destination for Diwali travel (Image source: Unsplash)

Udaipur is the top trending domestic destination for Indian travelers, witnessing a 220% increase in searches followed by Puducherry (200%) and Mumbai (35%)

Thomas Cook India capitalizes on AI, spiritual tourism, and tier-2 cities to boost biz

Spiritual tourism has witnessed a boom in India and makes up 60% of the country's domestic tourism (Photo: Unsplash)

Thomas Cook India’s net profit was marginally up to Rs 73 crore in the first quarter of FY2025 from Rs 71 crore in the same period last year. The company’s standalone total income stood at Rs 788.7 crore for the quarter, up from Rs 766.28 crore in Q1 FY2024

Cleartrip strategically announces Dhoni as brand ambassador during IPL season

We needed a celebrity who embodies trust and can say, 'This is the brand I use and endorse’. There’s no better person than MSD to do that for us: Ayyappan Rajagopal, CEO, Cleartrip

In an exclusive chat with Storyboard18, Ayyappan Rajagopal, CEO, Cleartrip talks about advantages of having MSD on board as an ambassador, long term plans for the brand, travel hitting pre-pandemic levels and domestic travel trends.

Travel 2022: Why did Cleartrip change its logo design?

Cleartrip said that the new brand identity represents the company’s refreshed customer-focused approach to enable an easy hassle-free travel journey and encourage customers to travel more. (Representational image via Unsplash: The Travelling Companions, 1862. By Augustus Leopold Egg)

CMO Kunal Dubey sheds light on the new logo, travel trends and the OTA’s future plans