As the festive season drives substantial revenue for the travel and retail sectors, many organisations prioritise customer acquisition and revenue generation, with cybersecurity taking a backseat. Research shows that website traffic surges during peak travel periods are often accompanied by a spike in cyberattacks. Alarmingly, reports indicate that critical vulnerabilities persist across all of the…
The city and its stunning setting on Scotland’s north-east coast are surprisingly easy to explore by rail, bus and on foot Seabirds fly below the train as it crosses the Firth of Forth with late afternoon light sparking the water. A kestrel hovers over hay meadows near Kirkcaldy. The lumpy Lomond Hills are sun-misted and…
“The cabinet after detailed discussion has given its nod to announce the Karnataka Tourism Policy 2024-29 and to release subsidies, grants under the policy,” Patil said. He further said the new tourism policy wants to promote tourism in the state under themes — adventure, agriculture, caravan, coastal, beach, cuisine, cultural, traditional, environment, education, film, golf,…
Share your tip on a wild and remote spot for the chance to win a £200 Coolstays holiday voucher Perhaps it’s a windswept beach on a little-visited island, maybe it’s some hard to reach ruins, or a mountain trail that few people tackle … We’d love to hear about a favourite place that feels far…
This landmark approval makes Air India the first Indian airline authorized to independently implement design modifications for its aircraft interiors, enabling faster and more efficient enhancements. This partnership will optimize Air India’s operations by integrating advanced digital thread solutions and intelligent Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) practices. This will improve operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and…
A trip from the UK in search of late-season sun leads to fresh discoveries in Pompeii as well bonus trips to Procida and Paestum When the Mediterranean makes its first appearance, it’s through chilly sheets of rain. I spot the not-very-blue waters between the buildings of Marseille as my train from Paris pulls in. By…
The bestselling novelist reveals her secret tips to enjoy Venice as you always hoped you could We’ve all heard about how overcrowded Venice is, with the local government introducing a visitor tax to try to reduce daytrippers. With its 20m visitors a year, is it even possible to experience Venice in a more mindful way?…
There are extraordinary places to see and adventures to be had along the strands of the ancient Asian trade routeOn the Silk Roads in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan Whether or not the term Silk Roads is a myth or a handy catch-all for a dauntingly wide geographical network spanning mountain chains, deserts, cities and seas, the idea…
A new British Museum exhibition gives a taste of the rich cultures along these ancient routes, but a trip to central Asia offers much more – stunning architecture, moreish food and wild trekking A small mountainous jewel of a country wedged between Afghanistan and China, Tajikistan has changed since I first visited it as a…
Skyscanner’s report reveals that 86 per cent of Indian travellers intend to maintain or increase their spending on flights in 2025. While cost remains a crucial consideration—with 65 per cent monitoring hotel prices and 62 per cent checking flight fares—there’s a strong inclination towards unique experiences. In terms of trending destinations, Shillong, India, and Baku,…
