Are Indian Travellers Really Hated—Or Just Misunderstood? UnPopular Opinion’s Final Episode Asks the Question No One Wants to Answer
April 13, 2026 | By Anita Shah The question is uncomfortable.But it’s everywhere. Are Indian travellers actually disliked globally?Or is this just a perception that has been amplified over time? In the final episode of UnPopular Opinion, this debate takes centre stage as three industry voices—Naresh, Isha, and Dipti—come together to unpack one of the […]
Tourism New Zealand appoints Tishtar Parakh as India Country Manager
April 8, 2026 | Press Release Tourism New Zealand has appointed Tishtar Parakh as Country Manager for India, reinforcing its focus on one of its key growth markets. Based in Mumbai, she will lead the organisation’s strategy to drive visitor demand while strengthening partnerships with the travel trade and industry stakeholders across the country. In […]
Meet Boston appoints Sartha Global Marketing as their India representative
April 8, 2026 | Press Release In a move signalling its growing focus on the Indian outbound market, Meet Boston has appointed Sartha Global Marketing as its official representative in India. The partnership marks Meet Boston’s formal entry into the market, with a clear mandate to boost destination visibility and deepen engagement with the Indian […]
Disney Cruise Cabin Categories: What Works on Disney Adventure Singapore
April 8, 2026 | By Anita Jain Shah Searches for Disney Cruise cabin categories, Disney Cruise Singapore cabin categories, and Disney Adventure cabin categories are steadily rising—and the Disney Adventure offers a timely case study in how these categories are evolving for Asia. At first glance, the structure feels familiar. Like most ships from Disney […]
Malaysia Airlines Rebuilds East Asia Network with Japan Comeback, China Expansion
April 7, 2026 | Press Release In a decisive network expansion aimed at strengthening its East Asia footprint, Malaysia Airlines has announced the resumption of direct flights to Fukuoka, alongside the launch of new services to Shenzhen and Changsha in China, with operations set to roll out between July and September 2026. The return to […]
Perth in a Day: Balloons, Brews, Bridges & a Bit of Everything
March 20, 2026 | Anita Shah For the longest time, I looked at Perth the way most itineraries do—as a pause rather than a place. A clean, efficient arrival point before pushing clients towards Margaret River, the outback, or the coast. It was the city you landed in, adjusted to the time zone, maybe spent […]
Perth Pour: Inside the City’s Craft Distillery Scene
March 20, 2026 | By Anita Shah The gin tasting we did in Perth was never meant to anchor a story. It sat quietly in the itinerary, positioned as a late afternoon add-on—something to do before dinner, not something to build a narrative around. But within minutes of stepping into Wandering Distillery, that assumption began […]
Why Busselton Deserves a Front Row Seat in Every Western Australia Itinerary
March 20, 2026 | By Anita Shah I’ll admit this upfront — I underestimated Busselton. Like many travel designers, I had mentally slotted it as a “pleasant coastal stop” on the way to somewhere else. A quick jetty visit, maybe a coffee, and then onward to Margaret River. Efficient. Neat. Sellable. And completely wrong. Because […]
Before the Sunrise: What Makes This Western Australia Balloon Experience Stand Out
March 19, 2026 | By Anita Shah Luxury travel often sells itself on ease. Seamless transfers, late breakfasts, unhurried mornings. But every now and then, an experience comes along that quietly challenges that idea — asking for effort first, and rewarding you later. Hot air ballooning in the countryside around Perth is exactly that. This […]
Polar Latitudes Expeditions Expands Fleet with Discoverer, Signalling Strategic Shift in Antarctic Operations
March 19, 2026 | Press Release Polar Latitudes Expeditions is entering a new phase of growth with the addition of Discoverer to its fleet, a move that not only strengthens its Antarctic programme but also reflects a broader shift in how expedition cruise operators are structuring their operations. Set to begin sailing in the 2026–27 […]
