Bulbul Dhawan

India upped its convention center game for the G20 Summit last year. Now, it is trying to drum up the marketing for these spaces across the country. But is India really MICE ready?

India’s air travel grew year-on-year in April, but month-on-month traffic and capacity fell. ICRA sees stable growth ahead, though airline losses and geopolitical risks remain watchpoints.

The Leela plans to pay down debt and expand its luxury footprint across spiritual, heritage, and wildlife destinations.

The timing couldn't be better: The Leela-parent Schloss Bangalore is gearing up for a mega IPO to drive diversification and expansion just as the hotel industry in India is heating up.

Domestic and inbound tourism, along with a growing MICE segment, are the Indian hotel industry's biggest bets, as demand continues to outpace supply.

Radisson now has 200 properties in its India portfolio and is optimistic about having 500 operating hotels in the next 5-7 years. But a strong marketing strategy is amiss as it relies on word of mouth and loyalty.

The India-Pakistan armed conflict may have ended, but the fallout continues to impact how Indian travel companies conduct business.

The Philippines had relied on the Chinese market, but is now focused on diversifying its source markets.

Along with everyone else, Sterling's CEO says the company is "moving the needle" more upscale.

MakeMyTrip's bet on outbound and spiritual travel paid off during the last fiscal year. But this year has come with geopolitical tensions and tariff concerns.