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Articles tagged “india”

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

Online Travel

Yatra Expands Corporate Travel Footprint with Acquisition of Globe Travels

Yatra’s acquisition of a corporate travel company highlights its shift towards the more profitable business travel market, especially as competition heats up in the consumer travel space. With consumer revenue dropping, Yatra is doubling down on corporate clients.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago

Yatra Expands Corporate Travel Footprint with Acquisition of Globe Travels
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Skift India Report

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Tourism

Ras Al Khaimah Goes After Indian Tourists, Dubai’s Biggest Source Market

Planning to triple its tourism numbers in a few years, Ras Al Khaimah wants more Indian tourists. Thankfully, so does the upcoming $3.9 billion Wynn resort located there.

Josh Corder | 3 weeks ago

Ras Al Khaimah Goes After Indian Tourists, Dubai’s Biggest Source Market

Tourism

The Evolution of Religious Tourism in India – India Report

The importance of religion to tourism in India is well known. India is now investing in marketing and tourism infrastructure - think technology, hotels and other amenities – to attract more visitors.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 weeks ago

The Evolution of Religious Tourism in India – India Report

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

Airlines

IndiGo Goes Upscale: What Its New Business Class Reveals About India’s Premium Shift 

IndiGo got big as a budget airline. But Indians are increasingly willing to spend on luxury and the airline is going where the money is.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago

IndiGo Goes Upscale: What Its New Business Class Reveals About India’s Premium Shift 

Airlines

Another Kerala-Based Airline Set to Take Off — India Report

The Indian aviation industry is rapidly growing, but continues to be underserved, be it in terms of airports or airlines. This creates a significant opportunity for new players to enter the market and fill the gap.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago

Another Kerala-Based Airline Set to Take Off — India Report

Online Travel

Oyo Expands European Footprint with Acquisition of Paris-Based Checkmyguest

As Oyo keeps pushing forward in Europe, snapping up Checkmyguest and its affiliates drives home the company’s determination to carve out a spot in the global vacation rental market.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago

Oyo Expands European Footprint with Acquisition of Paris-Based Checkmyguest

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