The Philippines is pitching to become a leading tourist destination in South-East Asia for Indians, with initiatives like visa-free travel and direct flights, a senior Philippine official has said.
To manage the expected surge in passenger traffic during the upcoming Diwali festival, Southern Railway has announced the operation of special express trains between Thiruvananthapuram North and Chennai Egmore.
Travel platform ixigo on Friday said it will raise ₹1,296 crore from global technology investor and operator Prosus through a preferential issue of equity shares.
The timing also offered Baars a chance to weigh in on recent industry shake-ups, most notably the “strategic alliance” between Concur and American Express Global Business Travel.
From January 2026, Indian Railways will allow passengers to reschedule confirmed train tickets online without any cancellation charges. A major relief for travelers facing last-minute changes.
Bollywood star Deepika Padukone joins husband Ranveer Singh as brand ambassador for Experience Abu Dhabi, becoming the first celebrity couple to promote the emirate together.
Complaints were rife that there weren’t enough special trains from Chennai to Kerala ahead of the Pooja holidays. The Chennai-Sengottai special train was extended to Kottayam only at the last moment.
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