Nasdaq-listed India's leading online travel company MakeMyTrip Limited will be investing in technologies such as artificial intelligence, voice, chatbots and others and target hotels in smaller Indian towns to grow its hotel reservations business, said a senior official on Friday.

To encourage more passengers to travel in air-conditioned (AC) coaches or chair cars, the South Western Railway (SWR) has slashed fares in 5 express trains originating from Bengaluru, Gadag and Mysuru in Karnataka, said an official on Saturday.

The Indian Railways will not provide free travel insurance to its passengers starting September 1, an official said on Saturday.

United Nations’ World Happiness Report released recently has listed Finland as the happiest destinations on the Earth. The consideration has been done on the basis of bank account income, healthy life expectancy, social support, freedom, trust and generosity.

Japan has decided to lower the level of travel advisory to its people who would like to visit tourist destinations in four districts of Meghalaya, a government official said on Thursday.

Bags play a very important role in your monsoon fashion statement. From your airport look to after office party, they never forget to help you to keep the fashion quotient high. During the monsoon, the travel bag is a must-have before you step out of your house, so make sure you are selecting it wisely. Verun Rastogi, CEO Mufubu and Dilip Piramal, Founder and MD of Skybags share some must have travel bags designed for this monsoon season. * Duffel bags: Duffle bags are foldable bag and it is great for the light packer who hates wasting space. This bag mostly comes in waterproof nylon material, it is easy to keep your items safe from rain. It is perfect for a small weekend trip or a night out with friends.

As many as five cases have been registered in Gurugram against various travel agencies for allegedly misguiding and duping Indian migrants, who were sent by them to different countries for job, police said on Tuesday.

The Nepal government revealed in a report that some travel, trekking and rescue agencies have been involved in "unnecessary rescues" for foreign tourists to scam a large amount of premiums from insurance companies by making false claims.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday inaugurated the much-awaited Phase-II of Barapullah elevated road here, which will reduce the travel time between Sarai Kale Khan and AIIMS by 20 minutes.

If you are a travel buff and a foodie as well, then be sure to visit Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy. Chef Massimo Bottura’s modern Italian restaurant in the back streets of Modena has been designated as the best restaurant in the world. The restaurant was World’s No. 1 eating place in 2016, but stepped down to No. 2, last year. While, this year it has replaced last year’s No. 1 winner, Eleven Madison Park and regained its top position.