Indian OTAs Strike Deals with OpenAI
AI is now a non-negotiable in the travel industry. But how every company uses it is what is setting them apart.
India Reporter for Skift, Bulbul Dhawan has seven years of experience across leading Indian news publications. With a widespread portfolio, she covered several beats before she found comfort in the travel and hospitality sectors when she joined BW Hotelier as the Editorial Lead. An avid singer and reader, she has about as many books in her TBR pile as she has songs on her list that she wishes to record covers of – none of which is going to be completed in this lifetime.
South Africa Wants 100,000 Indian Travelers — Here’s the Plan
The goal from South African Tourism is ambitious given the recent declines in visitors from India.
Indian Airport Services Operator Eyes Asia-Pacific and Middle East Expansion
Travel Food Services' strategy for international expansion shows that Asia is the growth story for aviation. And food is set to bring revenue, regardless of whether passenger traffic surges or not.
Prism Pushes Into Europe With Hotels as IPO Nears
Prism has Belvilla's presence and the brandscape. Now, all it needs to do is replicate the UK's success in Germany and it's got a scalable international model, too.
India’s Digital Payments Boom Reaches Foreign Shores
The world is no longer expecting Indian travelers to adapt during their travels, and is ready to cater to them instead.
Delhi Hotels See Coldplay-Style Price Spike, This Time for an AI Summit
As India strives to become a destination for meetings, incentives, conferences, and events, the pricing and sales trends around the AI Impact Summit show that Indian hotels now have the ability to charge higher rates, and people are willing to pay.
The Park Hotels is Cutting Rooms to Add Ballrooms
In India’s big cities, hotels are increasingly being designed around ballrooms rather than beds. Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels’ decision to cut room count in Kolkata to expand banqueting and conference space shows how weddings and corporate events are becoming the primary drivers of profitability.
Marriott Lines Up Another India Brand Launch: What we Got from Ventive Hospitality’s Filing
Marriott possibly adding a new brand to its India mix points to it using a "something for everybody" approach – allowing it to tap into all segments and act as a one-stop shop for all accommodation needs.
Indian Hostel Chain Zo World CEO on IPO Plans and Expansion
Zo World is choosing to grow before it hops on the IPO bandwagon. Experiential partnerships and global expansion are all on the cards as it looks to outgrow the backpacking hostel chain tag.
Chalet Doubles Down on Premium Hospitality With Athiva Expansion
Chalet’s Athiva push shows how Indian hotel operators are using rebranding and pricing power and not just occupancy growth, to capture the country’s premium travel boom.