Articles tagged “india”

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks closer at Avianca’s subscription plan, India’s aviation boom, and New York’s new walking tour concepts.

India is doing everything it can to increase its share in the global tourism market and make itself a year-round tourist destination.

Would the eventual integration of the two carriers work wonders in the Indian aviation landscape? Or would it create a culture clash?

India has all the cards to become the next mega source market for international travel, although major barriers still need to be overcome. The country has been performing extremely well in our Skift Travel Health Index.

While the U.S. is hitting records every month with the number of visas it is issuing in India, visa appointment delays continue to be a nightmare for Indians seeking interview slots for the U.S. visitor visa.

Strong leisure travel demand and resumption of international flights have been instrumental in reshaping the fortunes of the hospitality sector. But will the trend continue?

The amount of time a first-time visitor visa applicant in India has to wait for an interview has fallen from an average of 669 days in mid-March to 337 days…

EHL Hospitality Business School believes its new center on Fari Campus could help hotels retain employees for longer with a bespoke education program. It's certainly one way to solve the labor shortage.

A growing middle class with high disposable income as well as the big fat wedding industry are fueling the Indian luxury hotels market.

The Indian hospitality segment is highly undersupplied, especially in terms of quality accommodation. International hotel chains are well-positioned to cater to this demand.