India’s DreamFolks Acquires Majority Stake in Dubai-Based Easy to Travel
DreamFolks is a classic case of why diversification is no longer a luxury but a necessity in the changing Indian travel landscape.
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.
Inside the Global Push of India’s Travel Companies: What Their Latest Earnings Calls Reveal
Indian travel players are going global with their intimate knowledge of this segment of travelers. The shift is no longer a future bet, it's underway and much needed.
India Expands Visa-On-Arrival Facility for UAE Travelers
The UAE is a huge potential market for India given the vast Indian diaspora, but it has not yet been realized. And even with easier entry, the pace of change remains, well, glacial.
India’s DigiYatra Takes First Step Toward International Travel Use
DigiYatra has managed to take away one of the biggest pain points of flying in India: long queues. And as Indians grow used to this convenience, it is well on its way to expand globally. Its biggest challenge — gaining other countries' trust.
New Google Report Shows Indians Travel More, Spend More, and Choose Meaning Over Price
Indian travelers are redefining the global travel market with a shift from bargain hunting to identity-driven travel. As video, creators, and AI now steer decisions, for travel brands, keeping up isn’t optional anymore.
India’s Aviation Sector to Face Slower Growth, Higher Losses This Year
The demand for air travel in India is growing at an unprecedented rate, but the aviation industry is still not out of the woods. Unless airlines expand internationally to gain more forex, they might continue to face losses.
India’s Oberoi Hotels to Open 27 New Properties by 2030
The hospitality industry in general might be moving towards the mid-market segment, but The Oberoi Group is leaning hard into the luxury space, encouraged by growing middle class and high net worth travelers.
Live Tourism: Enrique’s Mumbai Concert Earns Host State $10 Million
Hotels, airlines, and travel players stand to benefit as concerts in India are no longer localized, with Indians repeatedly traveling as far as they need to for the experience.
India’s Ixigo to Set Up Subsidiary in Singapore to Drive Global Growth
With the Indian travel sector providing enough heft to the industry, international expansion is the next natural step for Ixigo. And based on the experiences of other travel players, it might also be necessary for survival.
IndiGo Deepens China Network With China Southern Codeshare Deal
IndiGo is doing what it does best - going all out to be the first to fill a gap. And this time, it is not just driven by ambition but also by the need for more foreign currency in its coffers.