Articles tagged “travel trends”

Covid-era staycations were not just temporary for Indian travelers. They showed Indians a new way of traveling where accommodation is the preference, not an after-thought.

Festivals for Indians are no longer about staying at home, but about combining celebrations with exploration. And now, luxury is becoming an active, subconscious part of this journey.

What major trends are shaping the future of global travel? We surveyed travel industry decision-makers during this year’s Skift Global Forum to learn how they view the forces shaping the next decade, their bets on technology, and the opportunities and risks they see ahead.

Marriott’s extended partnership with Ventive quickens its growth in South Asia, bringing key brands to new markets. The agreement allows Marriott to continue to target India while Ventive gains credibility and scale post-IPO.

For Wyndham, India is an unmissable opportunity and the growth is rapid but not indiscriminate. It is still conscious about the markets, locations, and the brand mix it wants to bring here.

The boom in the Indian hotel industry is now over, changing into a more normalized growth. This is an indicator of a maturing hospitality sector in the country as it signals the end of abnormal travel trends.

Despite talk of financial pressure, many are continuing to spend on summer travel.

At Skift, our job is to pay attention, to connect the dots, even when others can’t or won’t. We’ll keep reporting. We’ll keep listening. Because the story of the travel industry — especially now — isn’t going to tell itself.

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.

Along with everyone else, Sterling's CEO says the company is "moving the needle" more upscale.