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Airlines
“Separation” is the aviation safety watchword — whether in the skies or on the ground — to avoid terrifying runway mishaps.
David Shepardson, Reuters | 8 months ago
Staffing issues for the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration have moved into a dangerous phase since the need for training and experience further waylays insufficient air traffic controller numbers.
After a remarkable year of growth, performance, service, and network expansion, Akasa Air gears up to herald the next chapter of growth with its latest clearance for international routes.
Amrita Ghosh | 8 months ago
Travel Technology
RateGain’s got almost everyone in the industry in its pocket, with 25 of the top 30 OTAs and 23 of the top 30 hotel chains in the world as its customers. It's no surprise that revenues have been growing at a fast clip.
With the insolvency proceedings turning out to be a long-drawn-out process, cash-strapped Go First is as good as a shut shop.
Hotels
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.
Online Travel
Investing in the country's alternative accommodations is a timely bet, especially with the pandemic speeding up the adoption of this segment.
Given Rakesh Gangwal’s previous comments on selling his entire holding in InterGlobe over a period of five years, this news comes as no surprise. Of more interest is where will the low-cost airline’s investor turn his attention to next?
Amrita Ghosh | 9 months ago
Tourism
Given travelers’ demand for exciting alternatives to the packed streets of tourist hotspots, India’s best kept secrets are now waiting for new stories to tell.
How long will we have to wait before China's outbound tourism sentiment is revived completely?
Casey Hall and Joyce Lee, Reuters | 9 months ago