Quick Shots
Your most unexpected skill outside travel?
Exploring new cuisines
A destination that pleasantly surprised you?
Beauty of Kerala
The travel buzzword you’re officially tired of hearing?
Packed bags, unpacked bags
Your go-to travel hack that always works?
Eat where locals eat and enjoy the food & drinks
If travel had a theme song, what would yours be?
Musafir Hoon Yaroon
-Shuvendu Banerjee, General Manager, Holiday Inn New Delhi Aerocity
Bintan sees surge in Indian arrivals amid growing short-haul travel trend
Bintan Island has recorded a strong start to 2026, driven by growing demand from Indian travellers for short-haul, experience-led holidays. The destination saw an approximate 94% rise in arrivals in February 2026 compared to last year, alongside a 40% increase over January. Increasingly featured in Singapore twin-destination itineraries, Bintan is gaining traction among Indian travellers seeking multi-country, short-duration getaways, supported by targeted promotions across key Indian cities.
Amadeus and TCS partner to transform global airline retailing
Amadeus and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) have announced a global strategic partnership to accelerate digital transformation across the travel ecosystem. Combining TCS’ expertise in AI, cloud, and data with Amadeus’ technology platforms, the alliance will modernise airline retailing and servicing. TCS will develop a cloud-based Service Center interface for Amadeus Nevio, enabling seamless, personalised customer experiences and supporting next-generation retailing capabilities across global airline operations.
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