Articles tagged “makemytrip”

Tourism

Breaking Down Borders: Relaxed Visa Rules Are Opening Up the World

Looser visa restrictions are greasing the wheels of global tourism, but the real question is whether these policies can sustain long-term growth or just offer a fleeting boost to countries eager for quick wins.

Peden Doma Bhutia and Bulbul Dhawan, Skift | 6 days ago

Breaking Down Borders: Relaxed Visa Rules Are Opening Up the World

Hotels

Factors Driving Growth in India’s Hotel Industry – India Report

The Indian hotel industry is expected to grow over the next three years for several reasons: limited room supply, growing demand, better infrastructure. The demand-supply gap is a positive aspect, but could also cause issues if not carefully dealt with.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 weeks ago

Factors Driving Growth in India’s Hotel Industry – India Report

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

How Are Indians Traveling This Independence Day? – India Report

With each long weekend, Indians are finding new destinations for travel. Scenic beauty and easy visa norms, however, continue to be a factor in how they make their booking decisions.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 months ago

How Are Indians Traveling This Independence Day? – India Report

Podcasts

Indian Tourism Industry’s Hits and Misses

The Indian Union Budget last week was a disappointment, but there was a bright spot with IndiGo, MakeMyTrip, and IHCL all reporting profitable quarters in their earnings calls.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

Indian Tourism Industry’s Hits and Misses

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

Online Travel

Why India’s Rising Middle Class Dominated the MakeMyTrip Earnings Call

MakeMyTrip has the burgeoning middle class and their growing wallets to thank for its recent performance.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

Why India’s Rising Middle Class Dominated the MakeMyTrip Earnings Call

Tourism

Spending by Foreign Tourists Soars, India’s Latest Economic Survey States – India Report

Despite the gains, international travel continues to remain a pain point for India's tourism sector. The Economic Survey, which precedes presentation of the Indian Budget, has emphasized on the recovery of this segment for India. It could indicate a higher allocation to the tourism sector in the Budget set to be presented on Tuesday.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 months ago

Spending by Foreign Tourists Soars, India’s Latest Economic Survey States – India Report

Online Travel

MakeMyTrip and Air India Express Launch Xpress Holidays – India Report

MakeMyTrip's newest collaboration is with Air India Express to offer holiday packages on the airline's website and app. The move comes a month after IndiGo introduced a hotel booking option on its platform.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 months ago

MakeMyTrip and Air India Express Launch Xpress Holidays – India Report

Short-Term Rentals

StayVista’s Co-Founder Thinks Indians Are Finally Ready to Embrace Alternative Stays

Indian travelers now seek flexible accommodation options, and the alternative stay industry is racing to keep up with the demand. StayVista claims to bridge the trust gap that has historically plagued the sector.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

StayVista’s Co-Founder Thinks Indians Are Finally Ready to Embrace Alternative Stays