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Tourism
Whoever sits in the White House is going to influence the flow of travel into the U.S.
Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago
2024 might be the year we finally stop comparing South Korea's tourism numbers to 2019. This year, South Korean arrivals could set a new standard all on their own!
Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago
Online Travel
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
India is already one of Indonesia's top 10 source markets. If Indonesia goes through with this plan to go visa-free, it will go a long way toward lifting that ranking even higher.
Hotels
We're always talking about growth in India, and the hotel industry has had a significant number of branded signings and openings this year. But in May, there was a significant decline in average daily rates and revenue per available room compared to April.
Bulbul Dhawan | 3 months ago
Driven by an increase in spending power, Indians are traveling to the U.S. in huge numbers. Gains are further boosted by major sporting events held in the U.S., as Indian sports fans are willing to travel far for events.
Paytm's move to expand its travel offerings comes after it recorded a successful quarter for flight bookings. Initially started as a financial services company, Paytm has been enhancing its offerings to increase its revenue streams.
If Taiwan continues with its plan to allow visa-on-arrival for Indian travelers, it will join a growing list of countries that are easing visa requirements to attract the outbound market. Also in focus are money minting corporate events for Indian business travelers.
It's not a good sign for the U.S. if Chinese tourists — the destination's biggest spending market in 2019 — aren't interested in visas.
Dawit Habtemariam | 5 months ago
Florida wants to show the world the tourism opportunities the state has to offer.