Whether it is Australia, Saudi Arabia, or Sharjah, the message is clear. If a destination wants to attract Indian tourists, generic campaigns will no longer suffice.
IHG's new deal with Emirates is as part of broader push to capture the underserved corporate segment. Expect more partnerships that offer fast-track loyalty status in exchange for direct bookings.
The 2025 Henley Passport Index makes one thing clear: travel freedom isn’t just a Western advantage anymore. And that shift isn’t just about where people go on a holiday, it matters for companies, governments, and industries that rely on people being able to move easily across borders.
Etihad is cherry-picking the tastiest destinations left by Wizz Air Abu Dhabi. It’s a win-win for an airline with a mandate to put – and keep – the UAE capital on the map.
Wizz Air’s hasty retreat exposes the limits of transplanting the European ultra low-cost model into a region with greater geopolitical instability and different regulatory frameworks.
According to Emirates, the mismatch between India’s ambitions and its aviation policy is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. But does India agree?