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Once again, the Indian Union Budget left the tourism industry high and dry, ignoring all their key demands. With their hopes for infrastructure status and tax rates dashed, the industry had to content itself with the crumbs of small mercies.

MakeMyTrip has the burgeoning middle class and their growing wallets to thank for its recent performance.

Speaking to Skift, Badr Mohammed Al-Meer said supply chain and regulatory hurdles could hinder the speed of the first class roll-out.

Travel executives see activities and experiences as increasingly lucrative, and here's what the numbers say about how travelers are spending on them.

Cancellations and no-shows for hotel reservations tend to be higher in summertime, which can significantly impact revenue for hotels and travel management companies (TMCs). Slicing and dicing data more granularly leads to better forecasting and may reduce potential revenue losses.

The Transportation Department said ongoing flight disruptions and reports of customer service issues prompted it to investigate Delta as the carrier’s meltdown enters its fifth day.

In Japan, local governments are considering and implementing lodging taxes to manage overtourism, despite opposition from hotel businesses fearing loss of guests to neighboring areas.

With IndiGo planning to induct Airbus A350 aircraft by 2027, potentially enabling flights to London, will it be considering Gatwick as a new destination?

Today's podcast looks at Mallorca residents’ anger over tourism, business travel’s projected return, and Delta’s ongoing IT outage issues.

Despite the gains, international travel continues to remain a pain point for India's tourism sector. The Economic Survey, which precedes presentation of the Indian Budget, has emphasized on the recovery of this segment for India. It could indicate a higher allocation to the tourism sector in the Budget set to be presented on Tuesday.

Marriott International is expanding its Marriott Branded Residences globally, enhancing benefits for Residence Owners through the ONVIA platform and leveraging Marriott’s hospitality expertise to attract developers and buyers.

Business travel is roaring back, with global spending projected to surpass pre-pandemic levels in dollar volume this year. Face-to-face wins.