Zinara Rathnayake is a writer based in India and Sri Lanka with bylines in The New York Times, BBC, CNN, Atlas Obscura, and others. Her work largely focuses on travel, food, and culture, among others.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover luxury travel—from takeoff to touchdown and everything in between. Between the majestic Taj Mahal and the colorful cuisine ...

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Last week, hundreds of global travel professionals gathered in Delhi for the inaugural Skift India Summit and the opportunity to glean valuable insights from the CEOs of major travel brands, including ...

HUBBALLI: The Karnataka Budget 2026-27 has drawn up a roadmap for the tourism sector with plans to invest in training tourist guides and local stakeholders in soft skills. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, ...