Articles tagged “vistara”

Cruises

Goa to Get New Cruise Terminal – India Report

Goa has witnessed a 40% increase in cruise tourism, and a new terminal is coming soon. But there are more problems in the state that need to be solved to attract international tourists.

Bulbul Dhawan | 4 days ago

Goa to Get New Cruise Terminal – India Report

Podcasts

Air India-Vistara Merger: Strategic Win or Tata’s Gamble?

While the merger is a necessary step to consolidate Tata Group’s airline assets, Air India faces stiff competition on both the international and domestic fronts. Its ability to overhaul operations, modernize services, and win back market share will determine whether it can compete effectively against heavyweights like Emirates and the ever-dominant Indigo.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 days ago

Air India-Vistara Merger: Strategic Win or Tata’s Gamble?

Airlines

Demand Surges for Festive Season Travel – India Report

The upcoming festive season is driving a surge in demand for travel across India. Airfares remain stable due to early bookings and special discounts, but there could be a spike as travel dates near.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 weeks ago

Demand Surges for Festive Season Travel – 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

Airlines

Merger Date Set for Air India and Vistara

The merger of Vistara and Air India will end the long process of consolidating the web of aviation entities and organizing them into one airline business. This follows a 24-year quest for Singapore Airlines and Tata to co-own Air India. 

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 3 weeks ago

Merger Date Set for Air India and Vistara

Airlines

India Is Trying to Make Air Travel Affordable, But How? – India Report

India's aviation sector is expanding and people from smaller cities are increasingly looking to fly. Keeping airfares in check is key to ensuring that air travel remains accessible to the Indian middle class, particularly as it makes up for about a third of the country's population.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 months ago

India Is Trying to Make Air Travel Affordable, But How? – India Report

Tourism

India’s Move to Make Payments Easier for International Visitors – India Report

International visitor spending in India in 2023 was 14% below pre-pandemic levels. UPI One World wallet eliminates the need for international travelers to carry currency, and could boost tourism spending in India.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 months ago

India’s Move to Make Payments Easier for International Visitors – India Report

Airlines

India Records Highest-Ever Air Passenger Traffic in First Half

India is emerging as a strong domestic aviation market. Increased investment in aviation infrastructure in the country, along with growing purchasing power of the Indian middle class is boosting the Indian aviation industry.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 months ago

India Records Highest-Ever Air Passenger Traffic in First Half

Online Travel

Paytm’s Latest Moves in Travel – India Report

Paytm is a major fintech player in India and has a strong user base in smaller towns of India. This user base gives it a slight advantage over other OTAs. 

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 months ago

Paytm’s Latest Moves in Travel – 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