Articles tagged “india outbound”

Marriott’s extended partnership with Ventive quickens its growth in South Asia, bringing key brands to new markets. The agreement allows Marriott to continue to target India while Ventive gains credibility and scale post-IPO.

The conflict with Pakistan might have led to the Indian hotel industry declining in May month-on-month, but it does not seem to have derailed the sector from its long-term ascent.

Turkey is witnessing a repeat of what Maldives saw last year. As the world is opening up to Indians, travelers are now making choices that they think align with national interest, even if it means missing out on picture-perfect social media clicks.

India’s fast-growing leisure travel market is set to reshape global tourism, driven by a new generation of travelers with rising disposable incomes who are prioritizing meaningful, experience-led journeys over budget constraints.

India’s monthly international travel spending is crossing $1 billion consistently. As Indian travelers prioritize experiences and loosen purse strings, destinations worldwide are racing to capture this high-value market.

Thailand built its tourism engine on volume, and no market delivered like China. But with Chinese arrivals nowhere near pre-pandemic numbers, Thai tourism officials are making a hard pivot: fewer tourists, but higher spenders.

The armed conflict between Israel and Iran is the latest in developments that have been disrupting travel in the region. For Indian airlines, it means navigating a maze of airspace closures as Pakistan's airspace still remains restricted.

It's a tragic day for Indian aviation. The focus now is on supporting families and uncovering what went wrong.

Direct flights and visa waivers won’t fix everything, but they’re a start. If the Philippines wants more Indian travelers, this is the way forward. Now if only the numbers follow the policies.

India's regional air connectivity is playing catch-up with the demand of its aspirational travelers. And this is set to drive growth in India's aviation industry over the next few years.