Articles tagged “india outbound”

According to Emirates, the mismatch between India’s ambitions and its aviation policy is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. But does India agree?

India’s place in global aviation is no longer a potential, it’s a reality. And what’s fueling it? Booming domestic demand, a young fleet, and international ambitions.

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?

IndiGo is using leased Dreamliners and just enough premium (think free meals, extra legroom) to tap into India’s booming long-haul demand, creating a smart middle ground between no-frills fares and full-service comfort.

Domestic and inbound tourism, along with a growing MICE segment, are the Indian hotel industry's biggest bets, as demand continues to outpace supply.

Radisson now has 200 properties in its India portfolio and is optimistic about having 500 operating hotels in the next 5-7 years. But a strong marketing strategy is amiss as it relies on word of mouth and loyalty.

The India-Pakistan armed conflict may have ended, but the fallout continues to impact how Indian travel companies conduct business.

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.

Travel is now becoming part of India's soft power toolkit. And the country is no longer shying away from using its muscle to make that point.