Amrita Ghosh

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Airlines

Skift India Report: Cash-Strapped Go First Is Wooing Bidders to Resume Services

Historically, any airline that has suspended operations in India has never restarted. But things have come a long way for Go First.

Skift India Report: Cash-Strapped Go First Is Wooing Bidders to Resume Services

Airlines

TAP Air Portugal’s Passenger Traffic 4% Shy of 2019 Levels

While passenger traffic at Portuguese airports in the first four months of the year exceeded pre-pandemic levels, the country's flag carrier is yet to gather momentum.

TAP Air Portugal’s Passenger Traffic  4% Shy of 2019 Levels

Airlines

Skift India Report: Aviation Job Openings Surge After Record Aircraft Orders

With new greenfield airports coming into existence and airlines’ induction of a large number of jets, the sector calls for an urgent requirement of more personnel to meet its burgeoning demands.

Skift India Report: Aviation Job Openings Surge After Record Aircraft Orders

Cruises

India Bets on Cruises: New Ports, More Ships – Big Goals

Destinations, cruise service providers and the government have been sitting up and taking note of the country’s potential in generating revenues and jobs. Now only if the sailing is smooth.

India Bets on Cruises: New Ports, More Ships – Big Goals

Hotels

Los Angeles Hotel Workers Call Off Strike for Now, Demand for Change Persists

Workers’ solidarity rallies may last for days, weeks or months. But if that would diminish Los Angeles’s reputation as a major tourist destination remains to be seen.

Los Angeles Hotel Workers Call Off Strike for Now, Demand for Change Persists

Tourism

Skift India Report: It’s Time to Launch ‘Incredible India 3.0’ to Resurrect Tourism Economy

Although winds of change have begun to blow for the travel and tourism sector after three long bumpy years, a concrete roadmap is needed to fully revive the industry.

Skift India Report: It’s Time to Launch ‘Incredible India 3.0’ to Resurrect Tourism Economy

Travel Booking

Skift India Report: Solo Travel Tops the Trends This Summer

Tour operators need to curate new itineraries to attract an incredibly important group of travelers who crave exploration and meaningful connections.

Skift India Report: Solo Travel Tops the Trends This Summer

Airlines

Skift India Report: Air India Revamps Compensation Structure For Non-Flying Staff

From record jet orders, growing its international network to recruiting new people onboard and modernizing its digital systems landscape — Air India’s transformation story is well on track to make the Maharaja more relevant than ever.

Skift India Report: Air India Revamps Compensation Structure For Non-Flying Staff

Tourism

Thailand’s Economy Rebound Fueled by Tourism Growth

While the results aren't blockbuster, they point to how Thailand is getting a major economic boost from countries like China and Russia.

Thailand’s Economy Rebound Fueled by Tourism Growth

Hotels

India Daily: Oyo Expands Into New Markets to Support First-Gen Hoteliers 

A hotel is only as good as its frontline staff. Oyo’s accelerator program is helping small hoteliers achieve long-term profitability and increase earnings by offering mentorship and financial assistance.

India Daily: Oyo Expands Into New Markets to Support First-Gen Hoteliers