Articles tagged “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.

According to Vikram Oberoi, it’s time Indian hotels stopped selling themselves short. He’s betting that Indian guests are ready to pay more, especially for top-tier stays.

Only about 20 airlines generate more than $10 billion in revenue annually. India's largest airline is also the club’s youngest member — it’s still a teenager at just 19. But much more important than either its size or its age is its consistently strong profitability.

IMEX Frankfurt delivered its usual mix of deals, networking, and education. But beneath the business-as-usual veneer, geopolitical uncertainties kept conversations real.

The Leela plans to pay down debt and expand its luxury footprint across spiritual, heritage, and wildlife destinations.

For this Friday pod we look at potential aviation funding changes in the U.S., efforts to streamline World Cup visas, and Marriott’s new brand debut in India.

Global hotel chains always brought their tried-and-tested brands to India. Now Marriott is flipping that: India’s not just a stop, it’s the starting line.

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.

As India adds airports, links more towns, and packs hotel rooms, the real question isn’t if travel will boom, it’s whether the industry can keep up.