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Travel Daily Podcast 01/22/2026
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
Skift India Intelligence Summit 2026: A Leadership Lab for India’s Travel Future
By: Kanchi Jain | Published: January 21, 2026
Skift will host a closed-door, half-day India Intelligence Summit in New Delhi on March 26, bringing together 100+ senior leaders to turn India’s travel momentum into practical strategy. The agenda zeroes in on outbound growth reshaping networks, the challenge of scaling domestic products, fixing inbound bottlenecks, and the real use of data and AI. Designed as a working session, it’s invitation-led with peer exchange anchored in new research and operating experience.
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Mizoram positions itself as a tourist destination as connectivity accelerates
By: Bikash Singh, ET Bureau | Published: January 21, 2026
Mizoram is leveraging the new Bairabi–Sairang railway line and a 145%+ jump in arrivals (2023–2024) to reposition as a premium experiential destination. A year-round 2026 events and festival calendar, Rs 395+ crore in projects, and entrepreneurship schemes—including 100 new rural homestays—aim to boost jobs and local incomes. The Aizawl International Half Marathon (Feb 14, 2026) expects around 5,000 runners, strengthening the state’s sports tourism profile.
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HSBC ANA Travel Fair 2026 di Central Park Mall
By: Not specified | Published: January 21, 2026
Running January 22–25 at Central Park Mall Jakarta, the HSBC ANA Travel Fair offers exclusive round-trip ANA fares to Japan, China, the U.S., and Canada—plus substantial cashback, 0% installments, and elevated perks for HSBC cardholders and Premier clients. Attendees can bundle flights, hotels, and tours via leading agencies, with flash sales and on-site concierge support. It’s designed as a one-stop fair to plan international trips through 2026.
Source: Original article
Ávoris: intención de seguir creciendo en un año que podría ser mejor que 2025
By: Miriam González | Published: January 21, 2026
Spain’s outbound market remains resilient with leisure spend projected at €29.4 billion, and for the first time, international trips (just 15% of journeys) accounting for 50% of total spend. Ávoris’ acquisition of the MS Golden and a stake in a major Egyptian DMC signals continued expansion, while early bookings point to 2026 outperforming 2025. Families plan to spend 9.8% more (€3,090 on average), and although Japan tops the wish list, most travelers still plan domestic and nearby European trips.
Source: Original article
7 Best 2026 Gadgets & Tools Every Digital Nomad Needs in Their Backpack
By: Srishti Mitra | Published: January 21, 2026
From an 11-in-1 hub cube and an origami-folding mouse to lightweight ANC headphones and analog organization tools, this roundup focuses on gear that blends portability with performance. The theme is frictionless mobility—streamlining ports, managing focus in noisy spaces, and keeping ideas and time zones at your fingertips. For remote pros on the move, these tools help any café or coworking corner function like a full-time office.
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Bengaluru Airport opens a Gen Z-style hangout zone; Check pics
By: ET Online | Published: January 21, 2026
Kempegowda International Airport’s Terminal 2 has unveiled Gate Z, a social lounge built around shared spaces for eating, working, and relaxing—complete with AI-enabled navigation and flexible zones. With a café-bar, diner, and amphitheatre-style events area, the space targets experience-driven travelers beyond traditional members-only lounges. The co-created name reflects BLR’s broader push for inclusive, experience-led infrastructure as passenger dwell times grow.
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Travel eSIM Market Skyrockets: Expected to Reach $1.85 Billion by 2032
By: Research and Markets | Published: January 21, 2026
The travel eSIM market is set to grow from about $585 million in 2025 to $1.85 billion by 2032 (17.87% CAGR), as instant provisioning and multi-country plans become must-haves for international mobility. Competitive advantage is shifting to profile management, routing, policy controls, and compliance, with embedded distribution via airlines, OTAs, and fintech gaining ground. Providers that prioritize reliability, transparency, and data governance are best placed to weather tariff and cost pressures while delivering seamless traveler experiences.
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