Articles tagged “weddings”

In just the first three days of April, Singapore Tourism Board has already dropped three announcements about teaming up with Indian companies, a clear sign of India's growing significance.

Today's podcast looks at the business of Indian weddings, United CEO's apology, and Egypt's tourism shortfalls.

The “I do” in Indian weddings is a multi-million-dollar extravaganza that will make your head spin faster than the bride and groom during their eleventh outfit change.

Several factors are driving the demand for hospitality industry in India, especially domestic tourism. ICRA expects this robust demand to lead to strong growth in FY2025.

India’s Union Budget had it all for tourism — the good (domestic tourism boost), the bad (no clarity on travel tax, 60% cut in regional connectivity scheme allocation) and the ugly (a 97% slash in overseas promotion).

The aviation and hospitality sector's growth, coupled with workforce expansion, is a sign of India’s recovering economy post-pandemic.

The 22% increase in the issuance of licenses to women pilots is a welcome step in a profession that is mainly deemed male-dominated.

The vision for the hospitality sector goes much beyond just branded hotels — to include tier-2 and 3 cities which will be crucial for tourism growth. Plus, other highlights from last week's news in hotel deals and development across the country.

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

Bungy jumping, scuba diving and paragliding may offer a lifetime of unmatched thrills, but are tour operators selling these thrills playing by the rulebook?