Peden Doma Bhutia

While artificial intelligence (AI) can whip up a storm of automation and efficiency, the essence of travel lies in the good old human touch. Travel companies ought to tiptoe cautiously into the realm of AI, using it to bolster rather than banish human capabilities.

Given that hotels and short-term rentals are competing for the same target audience, one cannot ignore the competitive dynamics between these two industries.

Recognizing Indian low-cost carrier Indigo's achievement of flying 86 million passengers in 2023 fiscal, CEO Pieter Elbers acknowledges that customer choice plays a vital role in achieving such remarkable numbers. No wonder, Indigo thinks it's now time to implement a loyalty program to help attract and retain customers.

The Chinese are coming and Middle East destinations are harnessing the mighty impact of these visitors to conquer ambitious tourism goals.

Not a bad payday, considering the partial exit yields a substantial six-fold return for H World Group. However, the heightened scrutiny on startup valuations has kept a lid on gains for Oyo.

While AirAsia X is looking closely to contain costs, the airline's greatest learning from Covid has been to maintain a cash buffer for financial resilience and long-term sustainability, providing a safety net to weather uncertainties.

Online travel company Trip.com Group has joined hands with flag carrier Cambodia Angkor Air to position the new Angkor International Airport as a smart airport in the region.

Zuzu Hospitality's increased focus on expanding its operations in India suggests that the emergence of the country as a prominent player in the travel industry is not lost out on companies.

When you are a destination as ambitious as Saudi Arabia with an aim to attract 100 million annual visitors by 2030, you have to emphasize year-round appeal to avoid missing out on travelers.

From the unfulfilled potential of the Incredible India campaign to why all his hotels are pet-friendly, Himmat Anand, founder of the Indian boutique resort chain Tree of Life, spells out some hard truths.