Skift India Forum 2025: 10 Forces Shaping the Travel Industry

Skift India Forum 2025: 10 Forces Shaping the Travel Industry

Following the success of the inaugural event, Skift India Forum returns bigger and better in 2025 as we bring together industry leaders, visionaries, and innovators in the travel industry to decode the key trends shaping the sector. Leading CEOs and executives come together to present their insights into the vast global potential India holds and how live events, purpose-driven experiences, and cross-border collaboration are redefining the market.

In this report, Skift has partnered with OYO to capture key insights, memorable moments, and actionable takeaways from industry leaders drawn directly from discussions at this year’s event.

Topics to Be Covered in this Report

• India’s next phase in global tourism and how the country is evolving as a major international player.
• Expansion plans for airline networks, fleet modernization, and the growing demand for luxury travel experiences.
• How hotel brands are moving beyond major cities and tapping into new markets for growth.
• The rise of travel tech, including flexible payments, AI-driven trip planning, and the emergence of super apps.
• The importance of smarter infrastructure development and attracting global live events to strengthen India’s tourism appeal.
• The growing influence of culture, wellness, and purpose-driven experiences in shaping traveler expectations.
• Climate-conscious strategies and how businesses are moving from sustainability ambitions to measurable actions.
• The future of visas, cross-border collaboration, and policy reforms in enabling seamless international travel.