
Forbes Travel Guide Unveils 37 Hotel Bars Across the Globe for 2026
Forbes Travel Guide recognizes 37 hotel bars across 18 countries for exceptional cocktails, service, and guest experience in its 2026 list.

Nine of Shimla's most loved cafés — from heritage corners to viewpoint perches — that turn a hill-station weekend into a long pause.
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Forbes Travel Guide recognizes 37 hotel bars across 18 countries for exceptional cocktails, service, and guest experience in its 2026 list.

IHG reports strong demand from Indian and Gulf travelers in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, but European visitors remain absent and Dubai faces headwinds.

IHG reports strong demand from Indian and Gulf travelers in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, but European visitors remain absent and Dubai faces headwinds.

Kochi's Cochin International Airport becomes the first in Kerala to enable overseas pet travel — a milestone for families relocating with their animals.

Nine lessons from a first trip to Bhutan — from Gross National Happiness to butter tea to the strange peace of a country with no traffic lights.

Bhutan from India for under ₹25,000 — entry routes via Phuentsholing, where to stay in Thimphu and Paro, and an honest look at what the SDF actually buys you.

A complete 2-day Bir Billing itinerary: paragliding off Billing, monasteries in the Tibetan colony, hidden waterfalls, and where to stay on a budget.

A first-timer's guide to paragliding in Bir Billing — getting there, choosing a pilot, how the flight actually feels, and where to land afterward.

KGAF 2024 returns to Mumbai with the theme Udaan — 300+ programmes across visual art, theatre, music and literature, January 20-28 at Kala Ghoda.

Ahmedabad's Winter Wonderland returns for a second edition, December 16–17 — Christmas markets, family activities and brand pop-ups at SBR.

Lufthansa Group and ANA are expanding their joint venture to include ITA Airways from autumn 2026, boosting connectivity between Japan, Italy, and Europe.

Kochi's Cochin International Airport becomes the first in Kerala to enable overseas pet travel — a milestone for families relocating with their animals.

This year's Skift Global Forum promises travel executives practical decisions they can implement, moving beyond traditional conference talk.

Japan's Hoshino Resorts built a profitable budget hotel model that rejects the usual playbook: OMO properties make money by pushing guests to explore the neighborhood.

One executive connects Airbnb's board, a $10.75 billion loyalty startup, Amex GBT's take-private, and more—yet most travelers have never heard his name.

Klook is focusing on AI to smooth out the chaos of booking experiences, rather than chasing the OTA model—a move that could change how travelers find things to do.

Lighthouse's new AI assistant, Ernest, aims to simplify revenue and commercial decisions for hotels — if it can avoid becoming just another dashboard.

Ayodhya rolls out an all-women fleet of pink electric autos ahead of the Pran Pratishtha — a small but meaningful shift in how the city moves.