India's emergence as an outbound tourism powerhouse, prompts the question of whether Maldives can afford to overlook this market for an extended period.
Religious tourism has been experiencing a resurgence in India, and Oyo recognizes the importance of securing the first-mover advantage in this growing trend.
SpiceJet's bid to acquire GoFirst signals a strategic move to strengthen its market position. However, the carrier's own operational and financial hurdles may pose integration challenges.
While 'cleanliness is next to godliness' may not consistently reflect India's outlook, the nation is recognizing its importance to attract both domestic and international tourists. Initiatives such as the rating framework hold significant value in evaluating and enhancing the cleanliness standards of tourism establishments.
While more people from tier 2 and 3 towns can benefit from the next phase of the regional connectivity scheme, it needs some tweaking to generate enough enthusiasm from airlines and stakeholders.
Although winds of change have begun to blow for the travel and tourism sector after three long bumpy years, a concrete roadmap is needed to fully revive the industry.
Turbulence hits Tata Group at a time when its airline has ambitious plans to modernize fleet, operational systems and revenue management, and has lined up a record order for 470 aircraft.
Airfares in India have been sky-high, making us wonder if we need a second mortgage to afford a plane ticket. However, a glimmer of hope emerges with the reported decline in recent fares. Let's keep our fingers crossed, hoping that this positive trend blazes into affordable reality.
Taxes on jet fuel are airlines’ single biggest cost, accounting for more than half the expenses for some Indian low-cost carriers. The aviation industry urgently needs relevant policy measures to address them now.