Articles tagged “asia monthly”

Two AI assistants. Two of India’s biggest online travel companies. Ten days apart. That’s not coincidence, it’s proof that AI is moving from experiment to core strategy in India’s online travel sector.

With this acquisition, IHCL isn’t just dipping its toes into the mid-market, it’s diving right in. With 85% of these hotels getting the Ginger name, the mid-tier is clearly the company’s growth engine for the decade.

Hilton’s Deepika Padukone reel proves that if anything could crash Instagram’s view counter, it’s Bollywood. Few cultural forces can match the reach, emotional pull, and sheer fandom that Bollywood delivers.

Yatra is trading some headline consumer volume for steadier, higher-value corporate bookings. The last quarter shows early signs that the shift is working.

As younger generations continue to shape how and why we travel, vacation ownership is no longer about locking into one resort anymore. It’s about choice, access, and ease, things modern travelers care about most.

By lifting visa requirements for Chinese tour groups, South Korea expects to attract more visitors, boosting arrivals and spending, and potentially surpassing pre-pandemic tourism figures.

This deal marks a meaningful step in Oyo’s push to become a truly global player, giving the hospitality company access to a region where it had little presence until now.

While it may be a bit early to call IndiGo a global player, it's no longer just India’s largest domestic airline. It’s steadily working to be something more.

China’s travel agents are rebuilding their outbound business with a blend of old-school connections and new-age tech. The pivot to AI and the renewed interest in Europe aren't just trends, they’re a response to how traveler expectations have changed.

It's the second deal for Wyndham in just a few weeks: One bolsters its budget and midscale footprint in South Asia, the other adds some lifestyle flair across Asia Pacific.