Articles tagged “visa”

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

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

Tourism

Visa Enters Partnership to Skill India’s Tourism Workforce Amid Shortage — India Report

Skilling programs are necessary. However, training them to take up jobs in tourism cannot be the only focus: the industry also needs to figure out how to retain the talent.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 weeks ago

Visa Enters Partnership to Skill India’s Tourism Workforce Amid Shortage — India Report

Tourism

Visa’s Digital Payments Data Reveals Asian Travel Trends 

Grasping the shift to digital payments in Asia would be a game-changer for the travel industry. Cashless is the future — think convenience and cool perks!

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago

Visa’s Digital Payments Data Reveals Asian Travel Trends 

Tourism

India’s Surge in Destination Weddings – India Report

Destination weddings among Indians is on a rise, driven by high-profile celebrations. However, the preference remains largely for international locations. Can marketing campaigns get people to 'Wed in India'?

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 weeks ago

India’s Surge in Destination Weddings – India Report

Tourism

Faster Visas, More Direct Flights: What India-U.S. Tourism Needs – India Report

Travel is growing between India and the U.S. but there is a lot of room for growth. The key will be knocking down barriers and making travel easier.

Bulbul Dhawan | 4 weeks ago

Faster Visas, More Direct Flights: What India-U.S. Tourism Needs – India Report

Tourism

Sri Lanka Rolls Out Free 30-Day Tourist Visas for 35 Nations: Did Your Country Make the List?

Thailand, Malaysia, China – and now Sri Lanka – are catching on: relaxing travel rules boosts tourism. With Sri Lanka eyeing a jump from 1.49 million visitors last year to 2.5 million this year, easing entry is their big play.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 weeks ago

Sri Lanka Rolls Out Free 30-Day Tourist Visas for 35 Nations: Did Your Country Make the List?

Podcasts

What’s Driving India’s Surge in Global Travel Influence?

The younger generation in India are increasingly embracing an aspirational lifestyle that places a premium on travel and new experiences. This trend has led to a significant increase in first-time international travelers.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago

What’s Driving India’s Surge in Global Travel Influence?

Airlines

India’s Surging Role in Global Tourism: Key Insights from Earnings Calls

The travel industry is making a global shift to capture India’s booming outbound tourism. From hotels and airlines to credit cards and digital platforms, everyone’s racing to cater to this surging wave of Indian travelers. As the market soars, the India opportunity is simply too big to ignore.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago

India’s Surging Role in Global Tourism: Key Insights from Earnings Calls

Tourism

India Allows Visa-on-Arrival for 3 Countries – India Report

India's move to allow visa-on-arrival to Japan, South Korea, and the UAE nationals can significantly boost international tourism, given the close ties and proximity of the three countries to India. But is it enough?

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 months ago

India Allows Visa-on-Arrival for 3 Countries – India Report