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I’ve always been quietly captivated by the hum of an engine and the simple pleasure of a well-built car. Over time, that interest led me to a career in automotive journalism, where I focus on understanding and conveying the finer details of vehicle design, performance, and history. My aim is to help readers appreciate the craft behind every vehicle, from its subtle lines to its underlying engineering.

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ITDC and The Ashok Celebrate Milestones with Digital, Institutional and Hospitality Upgrades
ITDC and The Ashok Celebrate Milestones with Digital, Institutional and Hospitality Upgrades

Refurbished facilities at Hotel Samrat, expanded outdoor event zones at Aishwarya Gardens and Airawat Outdoors, and the launch of a centralized booking portal itdcbookings.in will...

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February 18, 2026
Mexico records stronger land-border tourism growth in 2025 amid mixed air arrivals
Mexico records stronger land-border tourism growth in 2025 amid mixed air arrivals

Land border crossings into Mexico rose sharply in 2025, up 15.6% to 4.5 million international arrivals, even as air arrivals edged down 1.3%, underscoring a...

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February 18, 2026
IHCL records strongest Q3 yet with INR 903 crore PAT and accelerated hotel expansion
IHCL records strongest Q3 yet with INR 903 crore PAT and accelerated hotel expansion

IHCL reported consolidated revenue of INR 2,900 crore for Q3 FY26 while holding a gross cash balance of INR 3,877 crore as of December 31,...

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February 18, 2026
Taj Weligama: IHCL and Beryll Group Launch 220-Key Coastal Resort in Weligama
Taj Weligama: IHCL and Beryll Group Launch 220-Key Coastal Resort in Weligama

The new Taj Weligama will introduce 220 keys, including 80 luxury apartments, which directly increases demand on local logistics chains — from inbound construction materials...

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February 18, 2026
Wings of Change Americas Lands in Santiago de Chile with LATAM Hosting
Wings of Change Americas Lands in Santiago de Chile with LATAM Hosting

IATA confirmed that the 16th Wings of Change Americas (WOCA) Conference will take place on 8–9 April in Santiago de Chile, with LATAM serving as...

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February 18, 2026
Naddi to Host a 4.3-km Zipline Through Dhauladhar — Four Stations, INR 7.41 Crore Plan
Naddi to Host a 4.3-km Zipline Through Dhauladhar — Four Stations, INR 7.41 Crore Plan

The Naddi Zipline Project is planned as a 4.3-kilometer aerial route across Kangra's Dhauladhar valley with an estimated cost of INR 7.41 crore, comprising four...

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February 18, 2026
Hilton predicts slower RevPAR growth as US travel demand softens but luxury stays strong
Hilton predicts slower RevPAR growth as US travel demand softens but luxury stays strong

Hilton Worldwide Holdings forecasts full-year room revenue growth of 1–2% for 2026, below analysts’ consensus of 2.05%, reflecting a tangible cooling in US travel demand.

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February 18, 2026
Heathrow Posts Record January Traffic with Major Security and Cargo Upgrades
Heathrow Posts Record January Traffic with Major Security and Cargo Upgrades

Heathrow handled 6.5 million passengers in January, a month that included multiple peak days above 250,000 passengers—surpassing the previous January high of 246,000—and a Blue...

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February 18, 2026
Heathrow’s 2026 SAF push: 5.6% target and what it means for travel and tourism
Heathrow’s 2026 SAF push: 5.6% target and what it means for travel and tourism

Heathrow will target a 5.6% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) uplift in 2026, which is 2 percentage points above the UK Government’s 3.6% mandate for that...

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February 18, 2026
Gujarat aligns policy to seed seaplane manufacturing and restart coastal and river routes
Gujarat aligns policy to seed seaplane manufacturing and restart coastal and river routes

Gujarat’s revised civil aviation policy will earmark peripheral port locations as potential seaplane manufacturing sites and explicitly align with the Union budget’s proposed incentives and...

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February 18, 2026
Jammu and Kashmir advances plans to notify new tourism areas and strengthen visitor infrastructure
Jammu and Kashmir advances plans to notify new tourism areas and strengthen visitor infrastructure

The Jammu and Kashmir administration is assessing official notification of new tourism-worthy zones, prioritizing on-the-ground logistics such as access roads, rest houses, tourist huts and...

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February 18, 2026
New International Convention and Expo Centre in Goa: Capacity, Design and Tourism Potential
New International Convention and Expo Centre in Goa: Capacity, Design and Tourism Potential

The International Convention and Expo Centre in Goa spans a Convention Centre Area of 21,425 sqm, a Management Training Facility of 9,430 sqm, and an...

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February 18, 2026
Global Destinations’ 6th Annual Roadshow: Trade Briefings in Kolkata, Surat and Ahmedabad
Global Destinations’ 6th Annual Roadshow: Trade Briefings in Kolkata, Surat and Ahmedabad

The roadshow executed coordinated B2B schedules across Kolkata, Surat and Ahmedabad, engaging over 200 travel agents through timed product briefings, one-to-one meetings and market intelligence...

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February 18, 2026
Touring the Girl Museum’s Intimate Exploration of Girlhood
Touring the Girl Museum’s Intimate Exploration of Girlhood

The Girl Museum ships the "Girlhood" exhibition with climate-controlled crates, a standard humidity of 50% ±5%, and a six-stop regional rotation to protect textiles, paper,...

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February 18, 2026
Forbes Travel Guide 2026 Winners Reveal First Five-Star Cruise and Broader Global Coverage
Forbes Travel Guide 2026 Winners Reveal First Five-Star Cruise and Broader Global Coverage

Forbes Travel Guide's 2026 audit program extended inspection routes to more than 100 countries, adding on-the-ground verification teams and logistical checkpoints in emerging tourism corridors...

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February 18, 2026
FHRAI to Host 56th Annual Convention at Taj Ganges in Varanasi, August 21–23, 2026
FHRAI to Host 56th Annual Convention at Taj Ganges in Varanasi, August 21–23, 2026

Over 2,000 delegates are expected at the Taj Ganges in Varanasi from August 21–23, 2026, creating a concentrated demand for flights, rail services, hotel capacity...

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February 18, 2026
How China–Russia visa-free travel is changing routes, services and visitor experiences
How China–Russia visa-free travel is changing routes, services and visitor experiences

Since the China–Russia mutual visa-free regime began, Chinese arrivals in Russia have more than doubled, with clusters of small tour groups visible near Red Square...

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February 18, 2026
Extra/Ordinary Women: Uncovering the Women Who Shaped Dickens’s World
Extra/Ordinary Women: Uncovering the Women Who Shaped Dickens’s World

The Charles Dickens Museum at 48 Doughty Street lies within walking distance of Russell Square station (Piccadilly Line) and sits on a narrow Georgian terrace...

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February 18, 2026
EVA Air Begins Four-Weekly Nonstop Flights Between Taipei and Washington, D.C. on June 26
EVA Air Begins Four-Weekly Nonstop Flights Between Taipei and Washington, D.C. on June 26

Starting June 26, EVA Air will operate four weekly nonstop flights between Taipei (Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport) and Washington, D.C., using Boeing 787-9 equipment and...

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February 18, 2026
Eunhee Park’s keynote at the Extraordinary Travel Festival brings a human face to travel freedom
Eunhee Park’s keynote at the Extraordinary Travel Festival brings a human face to travel freedom

The Extraordinary Travel Festival (ETF) is scheduled for 22–25 October in Bangkok, with attendees typically arriving via Suvarnabhumi Airport and accessing venues through the city’s...

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February 18, 2026
Ethiopian Airlines to Connect Addis Ababa Directly with Major Australian Cities by 2028
Ethiopian Airlines to Connect Addis Ababa Directly with Major Australian Cities by 2028

Ethiopian Airlines aims to launch nonstop services from Addis Ababa to Australian gateways such as Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in 2028, contingent on acquiring at...

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February 18, 2026
Round D Clock — Encalm’s 24×7 motel-inspired hub by Indira Gandhi International Airport
Round D Clock — Encalm’s 24×7 motel-inspired hub by Indira Gandhi International Airport

Round D Clock sits roughly 10 minutes from Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport, offering 27 private rooms, 12 dormitory beds, one accessible room,...

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February 18, 2026
Javed Akhtar Strengthens Eight Contininents’ Loyalty, Experiential Commerce and AI Strategy
Javed Akhtar Strengthens Eight Contininents’ Loyalty, Experiential Commerce and AI Strategy

Centralised distribution and channel management are decisive for converting footfall into long-term guest value; Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts has appointed Javed Akhtar to its...

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February 18, 2026
EaseMyTrip posts INR 7.5 Cr PAT as Dubai and hotel bookings power Q3 FY26 growth
EaseMyTrip posts INR 7.5 Cr PAT as Dubai and hotel bookings power Q3 FY26 growth

EaseMyTrip's Dubai Gross Booking Revenue (GBR) hit INR 397.6 Cr in Q3 FY26, up 133.2% year‑on‑year, while hotel and holiday bookings climbed 84% to 4.6...

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February 18, 2026