Amrita Ghosh

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Business Travel

Skift India Report: In-Person Meetings Drive Rebound in Corporate Travel

After a decline for more than two years, business travel seems to be gaining traction. But can it sustain the momentum in the face of global recession and growing inflation?

Amrita Ghosh | 9 months ago

Skift India Report: In-Person Meetings Drive Rebound in Corporate Travel

Tourism

Travelers Prioritize Wanderlust Over Wallets Despite Economic Headwinds

Upbeat outlooks from airlines and hotels show no signs of travel slowdown. But these forecasts certainly come with some risks and concerns.

Joanna Plucinska, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Priyamvada C and Doyinsola Oladipo, Reuters | 9 months ago

Travelers Prioritize Wanderlust Over Wallets Despite Economic Headwinds

Hotels

Skift India Report: Surge in Travel Job Openings

Travel agent positions led the demand for job roles in the past year – can the industry fill the openings fast enough?

Amrita Ghosh | 9 months ago

Skift India Report: Surge in Travel Job Openings

Airlines

U.S. Airlines Call for Extension to New York Flight Cuts

It's time for the appointment of a permanent FAA Administrator equipped to demonstrate strong leadership in devising a plan to rapidly rebuild the controller workforce.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 9 months ago

U.S. Airlines Call for Extension to New York Flight Cuts

Hotels

Skift India Report: Hotels Hit Rocketship Growth in the Second Quarter

Demand drivers such as the G20 Summit, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, wedding season and international tourist arrivals will continue to boost the demand for rooms.

Amrita Ghosh | 9 months ago

Skift India Report: Hotels Hit Rocketship Growth in the Second Quarter

Airlines

United Buys Land in Denver for $33 Million to Expand Pilot Training Center

Is the plan a part of United's broader strategy of moving its headquarter operations from Chicago to Denver? Let's wait and watch.

David Shepardson and Rajesh Kumar Singh, Reuters | 9 months ago

United Buys Land in Denver for $33 Million to Expand Pilot Training Center

Tourism

Skift India Report: Uttar Pradesh Amps Up Adventure Tourism

While India has ambitious plans to position itself on the global adventure tourism map, it’s important that the government, tour operators, travelers and other industry stakeholders collaborate to focus on responsible growth of the sector.

Amrita Ghosh | 10 months ago

Skift India Report: Uttar Pradesh Amps Up Adventure Tourism

Tourism

Turkey Tour Operators Hit by Overseas Credit Card Payment Curbs

The devastating February earthquakes, coupled with stubborn inflation and the latest credit card regulations, might prolong Turkey's tourism recovery.

Ceyda Caglayan, Reuters | 10 months ago

Turkey Tour Operators Hit by Overseas Credit Card Payment Curbs

Airlines

Skift India Report: Akasa Air Set to Fly International With New Aircraft

Securing air traffic rights and finalizing slots at target airports are certainly the next set of prerequisites Akasa Air has to meet.

Amrita Ghosh | 10 months ago

Skift India Report: Akasa Air Set to Fly International With New Aircraft

Online Travel

MakeMyTrip Returns to Profit and Highlights From Recent Results

While MakeMyTrip achieved milestone numbers in terms of gross bookings and profitability, the company grappled with certain supply side hiccups during the first quarter of the new fiscal year.

Amrita Ghosh | 10 months ago

MakeMyTrip Returns to Profit and Highlights From Recent Results