Articles tagged “ixigo”

Indian OTAs are moving beyond pure search-and-book engines as they monetize peace of mind. The ones that stand to gain are those that explain risk clearly and give users the choice to offload uncertainty, at least until AI models can reliably handle rare, disruption-driven shocks.

On its third attempt at going public, Prism isn’t risking a foreign listing. Home market, home audience, and hopefully, home advantage!

India’s winter travel is growing in both volume and maturity. Earlier bookings, higher spend on experiences, and strong short-haul demand suggest a more confident, value-conscious traveler.

Ixigo is betting big on AI, believing travel apps will soon act like personal assistants. Whether the travel company will be the one to lead that change is still an open question, but it now has the financial muscle to try.

AI is here to stay in the travel industry, but for now it’s as an assistant, not a replacement. Travel has too many moving parts, so when things go wrong, or a big trip is on the line, travelers still tend to trust a specialist.

With India facing a shortage of hotel rooms, ITC Hotels' growth push in untapped markets comes at a timely moment.

Expect to see more of this: CEOs want to spend more time showing how they're using AI – and how it's paying off – than discussing the traditional metrics for sales and earnings.

Ixigo's focus on the next billion users in India, along with diversification and bet on profitable acquisitions has driven it to profitability in an already lucrative Indian market.

While the Indian Union Budget for 2025-26 didn't roll out any blockbuster wins for tourism, the industry is still finding reasons to celebrate the small victories.

Ixigo has reported a robust third quarter. Its focus on smaller cities and bringing its customer base online seems to be paying off.