Digital travel platform Agoda released its 2026 Travel Outlook Report. The report shows that Indian travellers are the most likely in Asia to plan trips for spiritual purposes this year. Nearly one in five Indian travellers (19%) expect to take a spiritually motivated trip in 2026, the highest share among Asian markets surveyed. India ranks first, followed by Indonesia in second and Malaysia...

IntrCity SmartBus has launched a dedicated traveller lounge in Tirupati as part of its broader strategy to strengthen infrastructure across high-demand pilgrimage corridors. The facility offers luggage storage, shower facilities, and changing rooms, aimed at improving the travel experience for pilgrims...

“This initiative is aligned with the state’s broader goal of achieving a one trillion dollar economy,” said Jaiveer Singh, Tourism and Culture Minister.