Articles tagged “south africa”

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

Tourism

South Africa’s New Visa Push for Indian and Chinese Tourists Has a Tour Operator Twist

South Africa’s visa reform relies on vetted tour operators to streamline approvals for Indian and Chinese tourists. While this approach may reduce bottlenecks, it raises concerns about limiting independent travelers and whether operators can manage increased demand effectively.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 weeks ago

South Africa’s New Visa Push for Indian and Chinese Tourists Has a Tour Operator Twist

Tourism

How Young India is Traveling – India Report

More than 65% of Indian population is aged below 35. With increasing spending power, these young travelers make for a large potential traveler base.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 weeks ago

How Young India is Traveling – India Report

Experiences

South African Travel Company Adapts to New Local Tourism Trends

Curiocity, a South-African company that offers both tours and activities as well as hotel and hostel stays, had to pivot post-pandemic. The switch reveals a new focus on domestic travel and Afro-tourism, driving a shift in its business model.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 2 months ago

South African Travel Company Adapts to New Local Tourism Trends

Meetings

Incentive Travel Is Growing in India as a Performance Booster

If employees were given a choice between receiving a gift voucher or a "Well done!" from their bosses during an incentive trip, which do you think they'd pick?

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago

Incentive Travel Is Growing in India as a Performance Booster

Airlines

Adani Group to Invest $7.25 Billion in Airports – India Report

Air travel in India is recovering rapidly, and as the demand is rising, the sector remains underserved. Efforts are being ramped up to improve aviation infrastructure in the country.

Bulbul Dhawan | 6 months ago

Adani Group to Invest $7.25 Billion in Airports – India Report

Hotels

What Park Hotels’ IPO Says About Its Expansion Plans: India Report

India's middle-class is reshaping the nation's travel landscape. This surge in disposable income also marks a transformative shift in consumer behavior and spells out promising prospects for the hospitality sector.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 8 months ago

What Park Hotels’ IPO Says About Its Expansion Plans: India Report

Experiences

7 Trends Safari Operators in Africa Are Seeing For 2024

Many safari lovers are looking for immersive experiences, and not just chasing the Big 5 animal species.

Selene Brophy | 9 months ago

7 Trends Safari Operators in Africa Are Seeing For 2024

Airlines

A Question of Loyalty as U.S. Probes Airlines Points

Today's podcast looks at a probe into airline loyalty programs, the trends that shaped 2023, and Souh African tourism concerns.

Rashaad Jorden | 9 months ago

A Question of Loyalty as U.S. Probes Airlines Points

Experiences

South Africa Pins Hopes on Return of Tourists Despite Crime Worries

Tourism numbers to South Africa are inching toward a full 2019 recovery. But safety and security concerns pose a challenge to its appeal as a destination.

Selene Brophy | 9 months ago

South Africa Pins Hopes on Return of Tourists Despite Crime Worries