The impact of visa waivers on Indian travelers' destination preference is well documented. As the Philippines struggles with the loss of Chinese tourists, it seems to be taking a page from Thailand's notebook to attract outbound surge from India.
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 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.
While India and Pakistan have reached an understanding to halt the ongoing conflict, it might take some time before travel to and within India can return to normal.
Air Kerala is set to join a wave of airlines coming up in India. The carrier's niche positioning: Offering low-cost direct connectivity to Kerala expats based in the Middle East.