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Why There Are No Direct Flights Connecting India and China 

Not only are there no China-India direct flights, Chinese nationals have also reported facing difficulties while applying for an Indian visa.

Why There Are No Direct Flights Connecting India and China 

Tourism

Indians Splurge Twice as Much on Weddings as on 18 Years of Education

In India, weddings get the grand stage while education waits in the wings.

Indians Splurge Twice as Much on Weddings as on 18 Years of Education

Podcasts

Boeing’s Screw Up, HomeToGo’s Gamble and Asia’s Disappearing Routes

Today's podcast looks at Boeing's new mistake, HomeToGo's new policy, and China's fraught direct air relationship with India.

Boeing’s Screw Up, HomeToGo’s Gamble and Asia’s Disappearing Routes

Podcasts

NYC Airbnb Details, FAA Loopholes and China Visa Waivers

Today's podcast looks at Legit Airbnb’s in New York, a charter jet loophole, and China’s expanded visa waiver scheme.

NYC Airbnb Details, FAA Loopholes and China Visa Waivers

Tourism

China Expands Visa-Waiver Program List: More Countries Added

For years, China has been the gift that kept on giving to global tourism, sending millions of its citizens to explore, shop and snap selfies worldwide. Now, it's telling global travelers, "Your turn!" And if visa hassles are a deal-breaker, the country knows that removing them can only sweeten the deal.

China Expands Visa-Waiver Program List: More Countries Added

Airlines

Getting Out of China ‘Was The Right Call,’ Qantas International CEO Says

Just months after returning to Shanghai, Qantas is due to operate its last scheduled flight to the city at the end of July. Cam Wallace tells Skift about the rationale behind the shock move.

Getting Out of China ‘Was The Right Call,’ Qantas International CEO Says

Hotels

Top Hotel CEOs Explain Their Bets on Group Bookings, AI, and India

Execs at the major hotel groups have a broadly upbeat outlook as they turn to AI to offset staffing shortages and enhance the guest experience.

Top Hotel CEOs Explain Their Bets on Group Bookings, AI, and India

Tourism

Most Travel Spending Is Close to Home, Despite ‘Revenge Travel’ Boom

Travelers may be catching up on international trips, but the pandemic set a precedent for exploring close by.

Most Travel Spending Is Close to Home, Despite ‘Revenge Travel’ Boom

Tourism

China’s Golden Week Travel Signals a Revival. Plus, Why U.S. Travel Is Still Lagging

China’s outbound travel is coming back, driven by favorable visa policies, increased airline capacity, and a growing interest in diverse global destinations. However, challenges remain, particularly in travel to the U.S.

China’s Golden Week Travel Signals a Revival. Plus, Why U.S. Travel Is Still Lagging

Podcasts

Google Follows ChatGPT With New AI-Powered Trip-Planning Tools

Today's podcast looks at Google's new AI tool, Ariane Gorin's new plans for Expedia Group, and Qantas' change in routes to China.

Google Follows ChatGPT With New AI-Powered Trip-Planning Tools