Articles tagged “india”

Rakesh Gangwal’s latest stake sale signals the steady unwinding of his association with IndiGo, marking the end of one of Indian aviation’s most defining partnerships. And to investors, the timing for this long-coming offloading is hardly surprising as IndiGo is at its strongest yet.

India’s hotel talent shuffle is proof the country has become the fiercest battleground for global chains. With Alex out, all eyes will be on Marriott’s choice of successor in one of its most critical markets.

The question for destinations is not whether to go after Indian demand, it’s how fast and how smartly they can adapt their sales, distribution and product to claim it.

A leadership change in Chalet Hotels is not going to impact its core DNA, but that does not mean business diversification is not on the cards.

Hotels are coming up everywhere in India, but they cannot keep up with the demand. The sector is now looking at homestays to bridge the gap and to boost experiential tourism in the country.

If someone had thought of the frenzy around Coldplay concerts in India as a one-off event, think again! More international musicians are coming to India, and Indians are traveling across the country to experience it live.

With everyone wanting a piece of the travel surge in India, airport operators are no longer relying only on businesses' marketing for their revenue. Adani's digital initiatives aim to drive revenue by directly engaging and encouraging passengers to spend more at airports.

Indians may be traveling far and wide, but personalization and budget continue to be non-negotiable. Enter AI: the tool that's helping all travel aggregators deliver exactly what travelers are looking for.

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.

Tourism can more than compensate for the potential losses that Indian businesses may have to suffer because of the Trump tariffs, but for that the country would need to invest significantly in marketing.