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How the Iran War Broke Travel skift.com

How the Iran War Broke Travel

Welcome to a special weekend edition of Skift’s regular newsletter, The Daily. You can subscribe here. And you can read all of Skift’s Iran War coverage

Mar 16, 2026 Read more →
Travel Experiences Archives, News & Trends skift.com

Travel Experiences Archives, News & Trends

Stay updated on travel experiences, from luxury escapes to virtual adventures. Learn how industry leaders like Disney and Viator are shaping the future.

Mar 16, 2026 Read more →
China’s F1 Visitors Spent More, Stayed Longer skift.com

China’s F1 Visitors Spent More, Stayed Longer

Learn how the China F1 event boosted travel to Shanghai, with significant growth in hotel and flight bookings this year.

Mar 16, 2026 Read more →
The Hottest Zip Codes in America Right Now, According to New Migration Data travelandleisure.com

The Hottest Zip Codes in America Right Now, According to New Migration Data

A new ranking says these are the hottest neighborhoods to move to in the U.S. for 2026.

Mar 16, 2026 Read more →
Indian Embassy in Tehran warns nationals not to attempt land border crossings without embassy coordination | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Indian Embassy in Tehran warns nationals not to attempt land border crossings without embassy coordination | - The Times of India

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued a strict advisory urging Indian nationals in Iran not to attempt crossing any of the country’s land borders wi.

Mar 16, 2026 Read more →
How Europe’s cities can balance tourism growth with housing needs | Euronews euronews.com

How Europe’s cities can balance tourism growth with housing needs | Euronews

Europe’s cities face rising housing costs and record tourism. Policymakers and urban leaders debate how better data and policy coordination can keep cities liveable.

Mar 16, 2026 Read more →
From samurai swords to frog purses, these are the strangest things left on planes last year | Euronews euronews.com

From samurai swords to frog purses, these are the strangest things left on planes last year | Euronews

The annual unclaimed baggage report reveals that you truly don’t know who, or what, you’re travelling on board with.

Mar 16, 2026 Read more →
Inside the premium washroom aboard Palace on Wheels. Watch video | Travel hindustantimes.com

Inside the premium washroom aboard Palace on Wheels. Watch video | Travel

Let’s take a look inside one of the premium washrooms on India’s luxury train, the Palace on Wheels. | Travel

Mar 16, 2026 Read more →
Tulip Garden Srinagar: Asia’s largest Tulip Garden opens in Srinagar, marking arrival of spring; CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates it today | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Tulip Garden Srinagar: Asia’s largest Tulip Garden opens in Srinagar, marking arrival of spring; CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates it today | - The Times of India

The arrival of spring in Kashmir was marked on Monday as Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah opened the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden.

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Only 24 hours in Varanasi? Here’s how to spend them | Travel hindustantimes.com

Only 24 hours in Varanasi? Here’s how to spend them | Travel

Planning a day trip to Varanasi? Here’s your quick guide – from praying at Kashi Vishwanath Temple to shopping at Godowlia market. | Travel

Mar 16, 2026 Read more →
10 towns in India perfect for peaceful retreats timesofindia.indiatimes.com

10 towns in India perfect for peaceful retreats

While major tourist destinations often attract heavy crowds, the country is also home to quieter towns and remote valleys where life moves at a gentler pace. These places are perfect for travellers seeking a peaceful retreat, whether that means waking up

Mar 16, 2026 Read more →
Uttarakhand: Heavy snowfall blankets Badrinath Dham and surrounding peaks in Chamoli; see stunning visuals | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Uttarakhand: Heavy snowfall blankets Badrinath Dham and surrounding peaks in Chamoli; see stunning visuals | - The Times of India

As much of North India begins to transition into warmer summer weather, parts of Uttarakhand’s high Himalayan region are still experiencing intense wi.

Mar 16, 2026 Read more →
Dubai International Airport (DXB) slowly restores flight operations after temporary suspension; passengers urged to verify airline updates | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Dubai International Airport (DXB) slowly restores flight operations after temporary suspension; passengers urged to verify airline updates | - The Times of India

In a recent update, flights operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB), which were temporarily suspended earlier this morning, are now gradually .

Mar 16, 2026 Read more →
Travelling with young kids? These are Europe’s easiest city breaks for families | Euronews euronews.com

Travelling with young kids? These are Europe’s easiest city breaks for families | Euronews

Denmark’s capital Copenhagen was the highest ranked city in a new ‘family breaks index’ with Berlin, Barcelona, Florence and Amsterdam rounding up the top five.

Mar 16, 2026 Read more →
Iran war: Dubai airport flights ‘gradually resuming’ after temporary suspension | Euronews euronews.com

Iran war: Dubai airport flights ‘gradually resuming’ after temporary suspension | Euronews

A ‘drone-related incident’ at Dubai International on Monday morning saw flights suspended and diversions to Al Maktoum International Airport.

Mar 16, 2026 Read more →
Emirates Flights Status: Emirates issues update: Reduced flight schedule likely; some cancellations confirmed - what travellers need to know | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Emirates Flights Status: Emirates issues update: Reduced flight schedule likely; some cancellations confirmed - what travellers need to know | - The Times of India

Emirates has announced that it expects to operate a limited flight schedule after 10:00 hrs Dubai local time today, as operations gradually resume fol.

Mar 16, 2026 Read more →
Phool Dei Festival: Anand Mahindra is overwhelmed by this beautiful Indian festival and why the world needs to know about it | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Phool Dei Festival: Anand Mahindra is overwhelmed by this beautiful Indian festival and why the world needs to know about it | - The Times of India

Phool Dei, a spring festival in Uttarakhand, sees children collecting flowers and offering blessings of prosperity to households. This ancient tradition, recently highlighted by Anand Mahindra, celebrates nature and community. The festival's message

Mar 16, 2026 Read more →
UAE travel update: Emirates suspends Dubai flights until further notice; Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi issued travel advisory | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

UAE travel update: Emirates suspends Dubai flights until further notice; Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi issued travel advisory | - The Times of India

Travellers between the United Arab Emirates and India are facing major disruptions after Emirates suspended all flights to and from Dubai until furthe.

Mar 16, 2026 Read more →
Atal Tunnel travel update: Heavy snowfall strands 1,000+ vehicles in Himachal; 40 tourists rescued from Jalori Pass | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Atal Tunnel travel update: Heavy snowfall strands 1,000+ vehicles in Himachal; 40 tourists rescued from Jalori Pass | - The Times of India

Updates coming from Atal Tunnel, one of the country’s engineering marvels, suggest that nearly 1,000 vehicles were stranded on the evening of March 15.

Mar 16, 2026 Read more →
FASTag annual pass fee revised; new rate to take effect from April 1 – here’s what travellers need to know | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

FASTag annual pass fee revised; new rate to take effect from April 1 – here’s what travellers need to know | - The Times of India

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will increase the FASTag Annual Pass fee to INR 3,075 from April 1, 2026, for FY 2026-27. This revised rate, in line with the National Highways Fee Rules, 2008, applies to eligible non-commercial vehicles wi

Mar 16, 2026 Read more →
Middle East War: Dubai Airports update 16 March: DXB temporarily suspends flight operations after fire incident, Emirates halts services - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Middle East War: Dubai Airports update 16 March: DXB temporarily suspends flight operations after fire incident, Emirates halts services - The Times of India

Dubai International Airport has temporarily suspended all flight operations after a fire broke out close to the airport following a drone-related inci.

Mar 16, 2026 Read more →
What do vegetarians eat in Japan? Indian teacher shares interesting details about life in Japan | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

What do vegetarians eat in Japan? Indian teacher shares interesting details about life in Japan | - The Times of India

An Indian content creator shares her cultural learning experiences in Japan, from navigating vegetarian food options to understanding strict bicycle parking rules. She also highlights the surprising efficiency of Japan's train delay certificates and

Mar 15, 2026 Read more →
Middle East flights: Gulf Air expands operations from Dammam  | Euronews euronews.com

Middle East flights: Gulf Air expands operations from Dammam | Euronews

Qatar Airways resumes limited flight schedules to and from Doha while Indian airlines scale back operations across the Gulf amid airspace closures.

Mar 15, 2026 Read more →
These Ski Resorts Are Most Likely to Deliver Bluebird Days This Spring, According to a New Study travelandleisure.com

These Ski Resorts Are Most Likely to Deliver Bluebird Days This Spring, According to a New Study

Spring skiing isn't over. In fact, it's just getting good. A new study ranked the best ski resorts worldwide for bluebird days, and three U.S. mountains made the top 15, including Mammoth Mountain in California.

Mar 15, 2026 Read more →
Globetrotter Priyanka Chopra shares her 1 piece of advice for jetsetters: ‘I hate being called back…’ | Travel hindustantimes.com

Globetrotter Priyanka Chopra shares her 1 piece of advice for jetsetters: ‘I hate being called back…’ | Travel

Frequent flyer Priyanka Chopra shares her tips for navigating airport security efficiently, stressing the importance of organisation. | Travel

Mar 15, 2026 Read more →
Inside Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha's dreamy Thailand vacation: From bustling cityscapes to a seaside fam wedding | Travel hindustantimes.com

Inside Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha's dreamy Thailand vacation: From bustling cityscapes to a seaside fam wedding | Travel

Here's a look inside Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha's eventful trip to Thailand. Highlights include Chinatown scenes, food walks, and a cute beach wedding. | Travel

Mar 15, 2026 Read more →
This new low-cost train service will connect London and Scotland for less than €35 | Euronews euronews.com

This new low-cost train service will connect London and Scotland for less than €35 | Euronews

Budget rail company Lumo has announced that tickets are on sale for journeys between London Euston and Stirling this summer.

Mar 15, 2026 Read more →
Is It Safe to Travel to the Dominican Republic Right Now? What to Know Before You Go travelandleisure.com

Is It Safe to Travel to the Dominican Republic Right Now? What to Know Before You Go

Global conflicts may give travelers pause on visiting foreign countries.

Mar 15, 2026 Read more →
10 longest rivers in the world and their points of origin timesofindia.indiatimes.com

10 longest rivers in the world and their points of origin

Before the advent of the highway, the railway, and the airplane, the rivers were the major routes used for trade, migration, agriculture, and the exchange of cultures. It is a fact that many of the earliest human settlements were founded near the rivers,

Mar 15, 2026 Read more →
Brazilian airline GOL announces direct flights between Rio de Janeiro, Lisbon and Paris | Euronews euronews.com

Brazilian airline GOL announces direct flights between Rio de Janeiro, Lisbon and Paris | Euronews

GOL Airlines has announced new direct flights between Rio de Janeiro, Lisbon and Paris. This is the first time the Brazilian airline has operated direct flights to Europe since it was founded in 2001.

Mar 15, 2026 Read more →
Do you like to travel light? These 5 transit backpacks offer enough space for your weekend essentials and laptop | Travel hindustantimes.com

Do you like to travel light? These 5 transit backpacks offer enough space for your weekend essentials and laptop | Travel

Transit backpacks offer a simple way to pack weekend essentials and a laptop, keeping travel light, organised and comfortably hands-free. | Travel

Mar 15, 2026 Read more →
Capital cities around the world you might not realise were purpose-built | Euronews euronews.com

Capital cities around the world you might not realise were purpose-built | Euronews

From the modernist beauty of Brasília to the eerily empty Ciudad de la Paz, it’s time to add these planned cities to your pub quiz knowledge.

Mar 15, 2026 Read more →
New colourful sheets on Vande Bharat Sleeper Express trains impresses internet: ‘No more morgue aesthetics in 3 AC’ | Travel hindustantimes.com

New colourful sheets on Vande Bharat Sleeper Express trains impresses internet: ‘No more morgue aesthetics in 3 AC’ | Travel

In a surprising update, Indian Railways replaced white sheets with colourful bedding in the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express, impressing social media. | Travel

Mar 15, 2026 Read more →
Price drop on Trolley set of 3: Up to 80% off on top brands like Nasher Miles, Mokobara, Eume and more | Travel hindustantimes.com

Price drop on Trolley set of 3: Up to 80% off on top brands like Nasher Miles, Mokobara, Eume and more | Travel

Big savings on a Trolley set of 3 with top brands Nasher Miles, Mokobara and Eume, ideal for large families. | Travel

Mar 15, 2026 Read more →
UAE airport restrictions disrupt India flights; flight schedule changes for Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

UAE airport restrictions disrupt India flights; flight schedule changes for Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo | - The Times of India

Indian carriers Air India and Air India Express, along with IndiGo, have significantly curtailed flight operations to the UAE on Saturday due to fresh operational restrictions imposed by airport authorities. Several ad-hoc and scheduled flights to Dubai a

Mar 15, 2026 Read more →
Delhi Weather Today: Delhi wakes up to thunder, lightning and rain; IMD forecasts more storms across North India | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Delhi Weather Today: Delhi wakes up to thunder, lightning and rain; IMD forecasts more storms across North India | - The Times of India

Delhi experienced unexpected thunder, lightning, and light rain on Sunday, March 15, 2026, signaling a shift from rising temperatures. This weather change aligns with the IMD's forecast of thunderstorms and gusty winds across northwest India until Ma

Mar 15, 2026 Read more →
These Are the Strangest Things People Left in Airport Luggage Last Year—From Samurai Swords to a Meteorite travelandleisure.com

These Are the Strangest Things People Left in Airport Luggage Last Year—From Samurai Swords to a Meteorite

Unclaimed Baggage’s new “Found Report” reveals the strangest items travelers left behind—like samurai swords, a meteorite, and $43,000 diamond earrings.

Mar 14, 2026 Read more →
US tightens Green Card lottery rules; passport upload required from this date | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

US tightens Green Card lottery rules; passport upload required from this date | - The Times of India

The United States has finalised new rules for the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, commonly known as the Green Card lottery, introducing stricter ide.

Mar 14, 2026 Read more →
These the Best Hidden Gems Across the Greek Islands travelandleisure.com

These the Best Hidden Gems Across the Greek Islands

A new report reveals the highest-rated hidden beaches, restaurants, bars, and spas across the most popular Greek islands, including Mykonos and Santorini.

Mar 14, 2026 Read more →
“How I finally got out of Dubai after flight cancellations”: Traveller shares what finally worked and tips for others | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

“How I finally got out of Dubai after flight cancellations”: Traveller shares what finally worked and tips for others | - The Times of India

Amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, a traveller found herself stranded in Dubai because of flight disruptions. Taking to reddit, the travell.

Mar 14, 2026 Read more →
5 islands and coastal destinations near the Strait of Hormuz travellers rarely hear about timesofindia.indiatimes.com

5 islands and coastal destinations near the Strait of Hormuz travellers rarely hear about

The waters surrounding the Strait of Hormuz are typically framed through geopolitics and global shipping. Yet beneath the headlines lies a stretch of coastline dotted with dramatic cliffs, sleepy fishing villages and remote islands that few travellers eve

Mar 14, 2026 Read more →
IndiGo introduces fuel charge from March 14 amid rising jet fuel prices; what it means for travellers | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

IndiGo introduces fuel charge from March 14 amid rising jet fuel prices; what it means for travellers | - The Times of India

In a recent update, IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has announced the introduction of a fuel charge on both domestic and international flights starti.

Mar 14, 2026 Read more →
Meal service in Vande Bharat Sleeper Express impresses traveller with hygiene standards. Watch video | Travel hindustantimes.com

Meal service in Vande Bharat Sleeper Express impresses traveller with hygiene standards. Watch video | Travel

Vlogger praises the meal service on the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express for its health and hygiene standards, claiming it is on par with what is seen in flights.  | Travel

Mar 14, 2026 Read more →
Picasso, Warhol and a Fabergé egg: How floating art became a staple on luxury cruises | Euronews euronews.com

Picasso, Warhol and a Fabergé egg: How floating art became a staple on luxury cruises | Euronews

From Picasso paintings brightening up the deck to workshops with renowned contemporary artists, here’s how cruising is going creative.

Mar 14, 2026 Read more →
UAE travel update: 9 major airlines that issued latest guidance for DXB flyers | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

UAE travel update: 9 major airlines that issued latest guidance for DXB flyers | - The Times of India

As flight operations gradually resume at Dubai International Airport, several global airlines have released updated travel advisories for passengers f.

Mar 14, 2026 Read more →
Sri Lanka’s Flower Boys: The unexpected experience which makes the journey delightfully unique | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Sri Lanka’s Flower Boys: The unexpected experience which makes the journey delightfully unique | - The Times of India

High in the misty hills of Sri Lanka, where winding roads take you past waterfalls, tea estates, and breathtaking valleys, a curious tradition unfolds.

Mar 14, 2026 Read more →
Uae Flights Disrupted: Dubai Airports flight status on March 14: Air India to run 80 flights, IndiGo cancels 97 amid growing West Asia regional tensions - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Uae Flights Disrupted: Dubai Airports flight status on March 14: Air India to run 80 flights, IndiGo cancels 97 amid growing West Asia regional tensions - The Times of India

Flight operations to and from Dubai Airports, namely Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the busiest hubs and Al Maktoum International Airport (.

Mar 14, 2026 Read more →
Who Owns the Customer When OTA Clients Try to Rebook a Flight During the Iran War skift.com

Who Owns the Customer When OTA Clients Try to Rebook a Flight During the Iran War

Online travel agencies have more liberal cancellation and refund policies during the ongoing Iran war than during the pandemic. But when flights are

Mar 13, 2026 Read more →

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