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Hard to believe but these are probably the 10 dirtiest spots in a hotel room timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Hard to believe but these are probably the 10 dirtiest spots in a hotel room

A hotel room is supposed to provide its guests with a comfortable and welcoming feeling, with its fresh linens, pristine furniture, and the scent of clean, sterilized surfaces. However, there are some things that cannot be seen from the surface. Some of t

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Asia-Pacific Outpaced North America on Tourism Growth in 2025 — By a Lot skift.com

Asia-Pacific Outpaced North America on Tourism Growth in 2025 — By a Lot

A new report shows Asia-Pacific is leading travel and tourism’s growth as North America lags — and the divergence tracks closely with each region's

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From stadiums to sunsets: A traveller’s guide to FIFA World Cup 2026 in California - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

From stadiums to sunsets: A traveller’s guide to FIFA World Cup 2026 in California - The Times of India

California is set to become part of global sports history during the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, taking place from June 11 to July 29, 2026. With a .

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Expedia CEO: Travelers Want Trust, Not LLM Uncertainty skift.com

Expedia CEO: Travelers Want Trust, Not LLM Uncertainty

Expedia CEO Ariane Gorin thinks her company has an edge over the large AI chatbots in at least one respect — trust versus plausibility.

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Dubai's world-famous Burj Al Arab hotel is set to close for 18 months for restoration works | Euronews euronews.com

Dubai's world-famous Burj Al Arab hotel is set to close for 18 months for restoration works | Euronews

The property, which opened in 1999, is known for its opulent interiors featuring Statuario marble, Swarovski crystals and 24-carat gold leaf.

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These train journeys have the best views, according to eye-tracking technology | Euronews euronews.com

These train journeys have the best views, according to eye-tracking technology | Euronews

Japan’s Sagano Romantic Train takes the crown, while three of the top five routes are in Europe.

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Expedia CEO: Travelers Want Trust, Not LLM Uncertainty skift.com

Expedia CEO: Travelers Want Trust, Not LLM Uncertainty

Expedia CEO Ariane Gorin thinks her company has an edge over the large AI chatbots in at least one respect — trust versus plausibility.

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India’s longest funicular railway is an engineering marvel and a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

India’s longest funicular railway is an engineering marvel and a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience - The Times of India

Opened in January 2026, Shri Malanggad near Kalyan in Maharashtra, is India’s longest funicular railway. India’s longest Funicular Railway in Maharash.

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Countries named after people you probably didn’t know about timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Countries named after people you probably didn’t know about

The names of places are sometimes rich with stories of their landscapes, cultures, and history, but there are other cases where the names of places narrate the story of an individual whose impact was so significant that he or she became the namesake of an

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Finland and Sweden set to finally be linked by rail this summer, creating EU’s longest train journey | Euronews euronews.com

Finland and Sweden set to finally be linked by rail this summer, creating EU’s longest train journey | Euronews

When the border rail link opens this summer, it will create what is thought to be the longest train journey that’s possible to take in the EU.

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Inside the Qantas plane set to break the record for the world’s longest flight next year  | Euronews euronews.com

Inside the Qantas plane set to break the record for the world’s longest flight next year | Euronews

As the Australian airline prepares for the first test flight on its new A350-1000ULR aircraft, we take a look at what passengers can expect onboard.

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German pilots’ union announces further strikes at Lufthansa this week | Euronews euronews.com

German pilots’ union announces further strikes at Lufthansa this week | Euronews

The latest round of strike action continues a recent trend of travel disruptions at Germany’s busiest hubs, throwing passenger journeys into uncertainty.

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This airline is launching bunk bed sleep pods you can book on ultra-long-haul flights | Euronews euronews.com

This airline is launching bunk bed sleep pods you can book on ultra-long-haul flights | Euronews

Available on select flights between Auckland and New Zealand, the four-hour sessions are priced from €248.

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Travelling to Japan in 2026? Here are the new taxes and price hikes you need to know about | Euronews euronews.com

Travelling to Japan in 2026? Here are the new taxes and price hikes you need to know about | Euronews

Some of the increased fees apply to all travellers, but some can be avoided depending on when you visit and where you stay.

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Saudi Arabia's Hotel Boom Has a Catch: Rates Are Falling Fast skift.com

Saudi Arabia's Hotel Boom Has a Catch: Rates Are Falling Fast

General Authority for Statistics data shows the Kingdom's hospitality sector expanded rapidly in 2025 while room rates dropped sharply, too.

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Sri Lanka Partners With Alipay+ to Tap Into Asia's Booming Travel Market skift.com

Sri Lanka Partners With Alipay+ to Tap Into Asia's Booming Travel Market

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority and LankaPay are partnering with  the unified wallet gateway Alipay+ to attract Asian travelers.

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From Robber’s Cave to hilltop views: 7 things to do in Dehradun you shouldn’t miss | Travel hindustantimes.com

From Robber’s Cave to hilltop views: 7 things to do in Dehradun you shouldn’t miss | Travel

Planning a trip to Dehradun? Here are a few experiences you should not miss on your trip to make it memorable. | Travel

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5 temples in Karnataka that prove ancient India was ahead of its time timesofindia.indiatimes.com

5 temples in Karnataka that prove ancient India was ahead of its time

Karnataka temples have evolved beyond mere religious centers into outstanding architectural wonders that are a perfect blend of art, science, and technology from ages gone by. Ranging from the beautiful soapstone carvings that seem almost like lacy design

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Asia’s airspace shutdowns: Why thousands of flights were delayed across Asia | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Asia’s airspace shutdowns: Why thousands of flights were delayed across Asia | - The Times of India

Asia's air transport was faced with numerous delays and cancellations due to disruptions on April 13 and 14. Airports in China, India, Southeast Asia,.

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China's massive 120 km underwater bullet train tunnel: Places it will connect and what will be its impact | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

China's massive 120 km underwater bullet train tunnel: Places it will connect and what will be its impact | - The Times of India

China is advancing plans for a massive 120-kilometer undersea rail tunnel connecting Dalian and Yantai across the Bohai Strait. This ambitious project aims to revolutionize northern China's connectivity, offering a swift 40-minute journey for passeng

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Dubai Airports update April 15: British Airways, Lufthansa stop DXB flights; Air India group continues limited operations - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Dubai Airports update April 15: British Airways, Lufthansa stop DXB flights; Air India group continues limited operations - The Times of India

In a recent update, travellers flying through Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the busiest airhubs in the world, are being urged to stay aler.

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World Heritage Week 2026: UP Tourism launches ‘Heritage Through My Lens’, 'Share Your Personal Treasure' campaigns; how to participate | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

World Heritage Week 2026: UP Tourism launches ‘Heritage Through My Lens’, 'Share Your Personal Treasure' campaigns; how to participate | - The Times of India

In a recent update, Uttar Pradesh Tourism has launched two citizen-centric campaigns, ‘Heritage Through My Lens’ and ‘Share Your Personal Treasure’, t.

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Booking CEO Glenn Fogel Took Pay Cut in 2025 After 2 Big Years skift.com

Booking CEO Glenn Fogel Took Pay Cut in 2025 After 2 Big Years

Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel saw total compensation in 2025 of $35.4 million, 21% lower than in 2024, according to a financial filing.

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The world’s busiest airports for 2025 have been revealed, and only two are in Europe | Euronews euronews.com

The world’s busiest airports for 2025 have been revealed, and only two are in Europe | Euronews

While only two European airports made the overall list, five made it onto the rankings for the busiest airports based on international arrivals and departures.

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Emily in Paros? The season six filming locations in Greece the Netflix show might choose  | Euronews euronews.com

Emily in Paros? The season six filming locations in Greece the Netflix show might choose | Euronews

Here are our predictions for where the glamorous escapades of Emily will unfold next.

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At 40,000 Feet, strangers became family: A mid-air moment that touched hearts | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

At 40,000 Feet, strangers became family: A mid-air moment that touched hearts | - The Times of India

During a flight from Malaysia to India, a mother traveling alone with her crying baby received unexpected help from fellow passengers. Strangers took turns entertaining and comforting the infant, transforming the plane into a temporary family. This heartw

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5 national parks in India where chances of spotting a tiger is between 70–90 percent; India’s most reliable safaris to see the big cat - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

5 national parks in India where chances of spotting a tiger is between 70–90 percent; India’s most reliable safaris to see the big cat - The Times of India

It is a fact that India is home to more than 70% of the world’s wild tiger population. Wildlife enthusiasts and tiger lovers from across the globe vis.

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Nowruz: a celebration of spring, renewal and community | Euronews euronews.com

Nowruz: a celebration of spring, renewal and community | Euronews

From Surkhandarya to Andijan and Tashkent, Nowruz brings people together through food, tradition and shared celebrations, marking the arrival of spring across Uzbekistan.

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This new Scottish Highlands retreat is so remote you can only reach it by boat – or a 27km hike | Euronews euronews.com

This new Scottish Highlands retreat is so remote you can only reach it by boat – or a 27km hike | Euronews

Kilchoan Estate by Dunton, found in the Knoydart Peninsula, will open in June 2026 with five cottages and a spa.

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Step inside this idyllic Jim Corbett resort that's a natural haven and just 5 hours from Delhi | Travel hindustantimes.com

Step inside this idyllic Jim Corbett resort that's a natural haven and just 5 hours from Delhi | Travel

Aahana Resort & Spa, a family-run retreat near Jim Corbett, offers a rejuvenating escape with luxurious villas, organic dining, and a new L’OCCITANE spa. | Travel

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These places have the most eerie and bizarre natural formations timesofindia.indiatimes.com

These places have the most eerie and bizarre natural formations

Earth has a way of surprising us—not just with beauty, but with landscapes so strange they seem to defy logic. Across continents, wind, water, volcanic activity, and time have sculpted rock into shapes that resemble creatures, cities, and even entire alie

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15 villages in Sardinia set for revamp as part of €38m plan to grow tourism and combat depopulation | Euronews euronews.com

15 villages in Sardinia set for revamp as part of €38m plan to grow tourism and combat depopulation | Euronews

The project aims to promote the island’s unique flavour of village tourism and boost local employment opportunities.

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‘A systemic failure’: How the new Entry/Exit System (EES) brought chaos to EU border control | Euronews euronews.com

‘A systemic failure’: How the new Entry/Exit System (EES) brought chaos to EU border control | Euronews

Airlines group calls on the European Commission to allow for the ‘full and partial suspension’ of EES until the end of summer ‘where necessary’.

Apr 14, 2026 Read more →
Sunscreen to hat: Don’t forget these 7 summer vacation essentials for smooth and stress-free travel | Travel hindustantimes.com

Sunscreen to hat: Don’t forget these 7 summer vacation essentials for smooth and stress-free travel | Travel

Heading for a vacation this summer? Here are a few summer essentials that you shouldn’t miss carrying for a comfortable trip. | Travel

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Why are wildlife enthusiasts heading to Jim Corbett National Park in April? timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Why are wildlife enthusiasts heading to Jim Corbett National Park in April?

Wildlife enthusiasts, nature photographers, and nature lovers are looking forward to making trips in April, and there's a good reason for it. Being the oldest national park of India, Jim Corbett National Park takes an entirely different form once the

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Inside Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor’s marriage anniversary getaway: Snow, skiing and more | Travel hindustantimes.com

Inside Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor’s marriage anniversary getaway: Snow, skiing and more | Travel

On Tuesday, Alia Bhatt took to Instagram to share a series of pictures from her vacation with actor Ranbir Kapoor and their daughter Raha Kapoor. | Travel

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The must-visit wine destinations and regions of 2026, according to the Wine Travel Awards | Euronews euronews.com

The must-visit wine destinations and regions of 2026, according to the Wine Travel Awards | Euronews

From ancient winemaking in Georgia to New World wine in California, here’s where you should be headed this year.

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Chepe Express: A train journey through Mexico’s natural and cultural diversity | Euronews euronews.com

Chepe Express: A train journey through Mexico’s natural and cultural diversity | Euronews

Mexico's railway jewel crosses the Sierra Tarahumara mountain range in the northern state of Chihuahua, between mountains, canyons, tunnels and bridges, in one of the most impressive train journeys on the planet.

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Lisbon voted the most colourful city in the world. Porto ranks third | Euronews euronews.com

Lisbon voted the most colourful city in the world. Porto ranks third | Euronews

A study by Irish travel insurance company JustCover has chosen Lisbon as the most colourful city in the world. More than 2.6 million colours were detected in the photographs analysed of the Portuguese capital.

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A kund in Uttar Pradesh where fruits float and Lord Shiva’s favourite ‘Bel leaves’ sink; mystery or science? - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

A kund in Uttar Pradesh where fruits float and Lord Shiva’s favourite ‘Bel leaves’ sink; mystery or science? - The Times of India

Far from the madding crowd, in the heart of Uttar Pradesh, lies a place that feels unreal. The place is less like a destination and more like a myster.

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What these UK tourists do to sustain their travel in India will surprise you | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

What these UK tourists do to sustain their travel in India will surprise you | - The Times of India

In Jaisalmer, two UK tourists redefined travel by working four hours daily at a hotel restaurant for free accommodation and food. This unique approach allowed them to deeply immerse themselves in local culture and skills, demonstrating a remarkable mindse

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Watch: Spine chilling visuals of glacier collapse and why it is not a good news | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Watch: Spine chilling visuals of glacier collapse and why it is not a good news | - The Times of India

Ice calving, the dramatic breaking of colossal icebergs, is a natural glacier process amplified by global warming. Witnessed in places like Argentina's Perito Moreno Glacier, this phenomenon, while awe-inspiring, signals alarming sea-level rise, ecos

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Noida traffic advisory: Traffic diversions announced in Noida for Ambedkar Jayanti Event at Dalit Prerna Sthal | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Noida traffic advisory: Traffic diversions announced in Noida for Ambedkar Jayanti Event at Dalit Prerna Sthal | - The Times of India

Gautam Buddh Nagar traffic police have issued a detailed advisory for April 14, 2026, ahead of Dr. Ambedkar's birth anniversary event at Dalit Prerna Sthal, Noida. Temporary diversions and parking arrangements are in place on key routes, including th

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U.S. Tourism Rebound Continues, But Asia Is a Soft Spot skift.com

U.S. Tourism Rebound Continues, But Asia Is a Soft Spot

After barely breaking its nine-month slide in February, the U.S. travel industry saw inbound tourism rebound more sharply in March.

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Canadian Visits to the U.S. Drop Again in March skift.com

Canadian Visits to the U.S. Drop Again in March

March was a repeat of the first two months of this year — another drop in travel from Canada to the U.S. But the decline slowed sharply.

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Skyscanner, Almosafer Launch ChatGPT Apps in Middle East skift.com

Skyscanner, Almosafer Launch ChatGPT Apps in Middle East

Skyscanner and Saudi Arabia’s Almosafer are the latest travel companies to have announced partnerships with ChatGPT to improve travel search.

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Western Ghats: 7 reasons why the Western Ghats are more than just a wildlife destination | - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Western Ghats: 7 reasons why the Western Ghats are more than just a wildlife destination | - The Times of India

The Western Ghats are often portrayed from the perspective of wildlife reserves and bird-watching destinations, and indeed, considering that they are .

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Combined air-rail tickets: How to fly, ride and explore Europe on one booking | Euronews euronews.com

Combined air-rail tickets: How to fly, ride and explore Europe on one booking | Euronews

Booking a train ticket through your airline can take all the hassle out of onward travel, and will ensure you’re protected when things don’t go to plan.

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