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Tourism

Sri Lanka Offers Free Tourist Visa for Indians, Akasa Air CEO on IPO Plans: India Report

Sri Lanka is hoping an easier visa process will help it reach its goal of welcoming 1.5 million visitors by the end of this year.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 months ago

Online Travel

Skift India Report: Online Travel Agencies Wield Power of Celebrity Endorsements

Bollywood's influence on marketing is undeniable. Online travel agencies are cleverly leveraging this by enlisting Bollywood celebrities to sell travel. Let there be lights, camera and action!

Peden Doma Bhutia | 7 months ago

Tourism

Skift India Report: Tourism Job Postings Surge

Smaller cities in India are playing a significant role in the resurgence of jobs in the travel and tourism sector, indicating a broader geographic distribution of tourism opportunities.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 7 months ago

Online Travel

Agoda to Offer Travel Booking Services to Snapdeal Customers

Indian e-commerce platforms are diversifying services by integrating travel offerings to address a broader spectrum of consumer demands. This collaboration also helps online travel agencies to broaden their presence and accessibility within the Indian market.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 7 months ago

Airlines

Skift India Report: Our First India Summit

Slowdown? Boeing instead sees the boom rolling on — spurred by a growing middle class with high disposable income, coupled with the government’s focus on building additional infrastructure to support air travel and connectivity.

Amrita Ghosh | 7 months ago

Online Travel

Affirm Signs Booking.com as Latest Buy Now, Pay Later Partner

You probably can't blame travel companies for giving travelers more options for financing their vacations. But which will be the first to run a YouTube ad on how to responsibly budget for your next trip?

Dennis Schaal | 8 months ago

Tourism

Skift India Report: Outbound Travel Expected to Reach $44.7 Billion by 2032

It isn’t just about the number of people traveling, but also a series of bold investments India is making in infrastructure and expansion of its aviation sector. And the global travel industry must take note if it wants to capture a share of the market.

Amrita Ghosh | 9 months ago

Airlines

India Daily: Akasa Air Offers Hefty Pay Raises to Pilots

As Indian carriers look to increase their aircraft fleet and expand jet numbers, it is crucial that airlines are positioned to attract and retain pilots in a highly competitive market fueled by resurgent demand for air travel.

Amrita Ghosh | 10 months ago