Bulbul Dhawan

While Indian carriers have a strong hold in the Indian market, Singapore-based low-cost carrier Scoot is counting on its robust network primarily in the Southeast Asian market and Indians' love for unique experiences to drive growth.

The money from the pockets of Indian devotees is overflowing from the donation boxes in temples and spilling onto the travel industry. Hotels, airlines, and travel agencies are all placing their faith in the business of religion.

Indian travelers are exploring diverse tourism experiences. They are also willing to spend more on international trips even as they continue to look for budget accommodations.

Marriott’s expansion in South Asia and introduction of new brands underscore India’s booming hospitality market. It remains to be seen how it will balance premium growth with rising demand in Tier-2 and 3 cities.

Mumbai hotels' performance in January shows that the hotel industry continues to gain from events. One trend to watch: The big drop in new hotel signings across India.

Indian Gen Z travelers are budget friendly, but their budgets might force them to shift to lower-end or alternative accommodations as hotel prices continue to surge.

IndiGo has set its sights on long-haul operations. The bigger question is which European destination will it hit first?

Goa is rebooting its tourism to attract high-value visitors, and diversifying its offerings. But a lot of its hopes hinge on tackling key issues like taxi operators, stray animals, and connectivity with international markets.

As travel demand grows, Indian airlines have a golden opportunity to increase revenues. However, high fuel prices, lease liabilities, and depreciating Indian Rupee are leading to unfavorable financials for the industry.

Nishant Pitti stepping down as the CEO was seen as a setback to EaseMyTrip, especially as he is also undertaking personal ventures, such as bidding for the revival of GoFirst.