Articles tagged “easemytrip”

Tourism

From Coldplay to Bryan Adams: Concerts Driving India’s Travel Plans

Demand for international music events among Indian travelers is not only leading to outbound travel, but is also boosting the domestic music tourism industry.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 hour ago

From Coldplay to Bryan Adams: Concerts Driving India’s Travel Plans

Tourism

India Gets Another Travel Credit Card – India Report

The new travel credit card by MakeMyTrip and ICICI Bank taps into the growing credit cards segment in India. However, its success will depend on its ability to distinguish itself in a rapidly growing market.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago

India Gets Another Travel Credit Card – India Report

Tourism

#BoycottMaldives Thaws in India: EaseMyTrip Resumes Bookings After ‘Improved Ties’

The re-entry of EaseMyTrip into the Maldives market signals a thaw in the diplomatic frost. But it also raises questions about how travel companies should respond to political tensions. Should they pick sides, or remain neutral, serving the interests of travelers and the economy?

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago

#BoycottMaldives Thaws in India: EaseMyTrip Resumes Bookings After ‘Improved Ties’

Experiences

India’s Upcoming Wedding Season – India Report

Nearly 5 million weddings could bring in some $70 billion. And luxury hotels are seeing an uptick in demand.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago

India’s Upcoming Wedding Season – India Report

Online Travel

EaseMyTrip Launches Co-Branded Travel Debit Card: Will Travelers Swipe It?

EaseMyTrip's new travel debit card with Bank of Baroda checks all the boxes, but just on paper.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago

EaseMyTrip Launches Co-Branded Travel Debit Card: Will Travelers Swipe It?

Tourism

Mumbai Hotels Ready to Profit From Coldplay’s India Concerts – India Report

The Coldplay concerts have fans from all over India scrambling to get tickets - reselling is rampant and at exorbitant prices. And now, booking hotels is getting more expensive for the fans, as well.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago

Mumbai Hotels Ready to Profit From Coldplay’s India Concerts – India Report

Tourism

Here’s Why More Indian Passengers are Opting for Nonstop International Travel — India Report

Indian travelers' growing demand for nonstop flights is a big win for local airlines, but they’ve got a tough road ahead. Middle Eastern and European carriers aren’t backing down without a fight.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 months ago

Here’s Why More Indian Passengers are Opting for Nonstop International Travel — India Report

Airlines

IndiGo Goes Upscale: What Its New Business Class Reveals About India’s Premium Shift 

IndiGo got big as a budget airline. But Indians are increasingly willing to spend on luxury and the airline is going where the money is.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

IndiGo Goes Upscale: What Its New Business Class Reveals About India’s Premium Shift 

Ground Transport

Ixigo-Backed Bus Startup Raises $10.5 Million – India Report

Buses are key to last mile travel in India, connecting people from smaller Indian towns to international and domestic destinations. The funding reflects a positive outlook of investors towards the bus industry as more online players enter the segment.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 months ago

Ixigo-Backed Bus Startup Raises $10.5 Million – India Report

Tourism

Indian Union Budget Disappoints Tourism Industry… Yet Again

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.

Peden Doma Bhutia and Bulbul Dhawan, Skift | 4 months ago

Indian Union Budget Disappoints Tourism Industry… Yet Again