Articles tagged “easemytrip”

Tourism

Here’s Why More Indian Passengers are Opting for Nonstop International Travel — India Report

Indian travelers' growing demand for nonstop flights is a big win for local airlines, but they’ve got a tough road ahead. Middle Eastern and European carriers aren’t backing down without a fight.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 days ago

Here’s Why More Indian Passengers are Opting for Nonstop International Travel — India Report

Airlines

IndiGo Goes Upscale: What Its New Business Class Reveals About India’s Premium Shift 

IndiGo got big as a budget airline. But Indians are increasingly willing to spend on luxury and the airline is going where the money is.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago

IndiGo Goes Upscale: What Its New Business Class Reveals About India’s Premium Shift 

Ground Transport

Ixigo-Backed Bus Startup Raises $10.5 Million – India Report

Buses are key to last mile travel in India, connecting people from smaller Indian towns to international and domestic destinations. The funding reflects a positive outlook of investors towards the bus industry as more online players enter the segment.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago

Ixigo-Backed Bus Startup Raises $10.5 Million – India Report

Tourism

Indian Union Budget Disappoints Tourism Industry… Yet Again

Once again, the Indian Union Budget left the tourism industry high and dry, ignoring all their key demands. With their hopes for infrastructure status and tax rates dashed, the industry had to content itself with the crumbs of small mercies.

Peden Doma Bhutia and Bulbul Dhawan, Skift | 2 months ago

Indian Union Budget Disappoints Tourism Industry… Yet Again

Tourism

India’s Next Budget: What Travel Executives Want

Earlier this year, the Indian government gave a boost to the tourism budget for development, but cut down the global promotion allocation by 97%. Now, as the final Budget is around the corner, the industry is hoping for a more significant resolution to its challenges.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 months ago

India’s Next Budget: What Travel Executives Want

Tourism

India’s Travel Sector Has Recovered, But International Is Still a Pain Point

India is cementing its position as a significant source market for travel across the world. However, on its own turf, all is not well.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 months ago

India’s Travel Sector Has Recovered, But International Is Still a Pain Point

Tourism

India’s New High Net Worth Travelers – India Report

Indian travelers are becoming an important source travel market across the world. A new report highlights the preferences of the high net worth traveler base and what they are willing to spend on.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 months ago

India’s New High Net Worth Travelers – India Report

Airlines

Air India Express To Expand Operations In Delhi-NCR – India Report

Air India Express has become the first airline to operate from two airports in the national capital region. The airline is aiming to use the Hindon airport to connect with the smaller cities in western Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Haryana. It is not yet known if the airport will serve as another hub - but would it make sense if it were to become one?

Bulbul Dhawan | 4 months ago

Air India Express To Expand Operations In Delhi-NCR – India Report

Online Travel

EaseMyTrip to Focus on Growing Its Non-Air Business

EaseMyTrip had planned diversification of its operations when it went public, with a focus on growing the non-air business. Now, it is delivering just that.

Bulbul Dhawan | 4 months ago

EaseMyTrip to Focus on Growing Its Non-Air Business

Tourism

Maldives Minister Urges Indians to Visit As India Moves from Top Source Market to 6th

The Maldivian tourism minister's plea to Indian visitors highlights the critical role tourism plays in the country's economic framework. It also speaks volumes about India's outbound tourism potential.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago

Maldives Minister Urges Indians to Visit As India Moves from Top Source Market to 6th