The Rise of Wellness Tourism in India, ETTravelWorld

Luxury hospitality has spent decades competing over the visible—larger suites, finer dining, infinity pools and personalized butler service. Increasingly, however, the industry’s most valuable offering is becoming something far less tangible: the ability to help guests slow down. Across India’s luxury hospitality sector, wellness is gradually moving beyond the confines of the spa and emerging … Read more

India Emerges as a Leading Global Medical Tourism Destination, ETTravelWorld

Image credit – PEXELS India is rapidly strengthening its position as a leading destination for medical tourism, supported by affordable treatment costs, improving healthcare infrastructure and favorable government policies, according to a report by Antique Stock Broking. The report, titled India Hospitals: Scaling Capacity to Meet Rising Healthcare Demand, highlighted that the country’s healthcare sector … Read more

Waterways Leisure Tourism Raises ₹263.25 Crore Ahead of IPO Launch, ETTravelWorld

Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited has raised INR 263.25 crore from anchor investors ahead of the launch of its initial public offering (IPO), which opens for public subscription on June 23, 2026. According to a filing with the stock exchanges, the company allotted 3,258,045 equity shares to anchor investors at INR 808 per share. The anchor … Read more

Surge in Mountain Travel Among Indians as Zostel Reports Record Growth During Monsoon Season, ETTravelWorld

Mountain destinations across India witnessed a significant rise in traveler demand this June, with booking patterns indicating a shift in how Indians are approaching monsoon travel, according to data released by Zostel. The hostel and experiential accommodation brand reported a 76 per cent year-on-year increase in bookings at its Zostel Homes properties in Shimla during … Read more

Experience-Led Travel Trends Among Indian Monsoon Travellers in 2026, ETTravelWorld

Indian travelers are redefining monsoon travel by prioritizing experiences over destinations, according to new accommodation search data from Booking.com. Reflecting the platform’s Travel Predictions 2026 theme, the “Era of You”, travelers are increasingly selecting destinations that align with their personal interests, lifestyles and travel aspirations. While Mumbai, Bengaluru and New Delhi remain among the most … Read more

The Solo Travel Revolution, ETTravelWorld

A profound shift in travel is sweeping how Indian women travel. The traditional image of the Indian holiday, a large or multi-generational family affair or a couple’s retreat, is being swiftly rewritten by a new demographic: the solo female traveller. Driven by early financial independence, the will to explore places, and the changing family structure, … Read more

Raising Over Rs 700 Crore Starts June 23, 2026, ETTravelWorld

Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited, operator of the domestic cruise player Cordelia Cruises, has announced the launch of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on June 23 to raise Rs 585 crore to fund the next phase of growth for the company. At the press event to announce more details on the IPO, the company said that … Read more

Why Indian Travellers Prefer Festivals Over Traditional Destinations, ETTravelWorld

For decades, outbound travel from India was largely centered around destinations—visiting iconic landmarks, ticking countries off bucket lists and pursuing traditional sightseeing itineraries. Today, that model is rapidly evolving. A growing segment of Indian travelers is increasingly planning trips around experiences rather than destinations, with music festivals, cultural gatherings, sporting events and community-led travel formats … Read more

TravClan Partners with StarDream Cruises to Revolutionize Cruise Tourism in India, ETTravelWorld

TravClan, one of India’s leading B2B travel technology platforms, has been appointed as the Preferred Sales Agent (PSA) for StarDream Cruises in India, in a move aimed at expanding and modernizing cruise distribution across the country’s travel trade ecosystem.The partnership comes at a time when cruise tourism in India continues to witness growing consumer interest, … Read more