Articles tagged “india outbound”

Cricket and Edmund Hillary may no longer be the only forces uniting India and New Zealand. A direct flight could significantly boost tourism between the two countries, with New Zealand smartly promoting off-season travel in India.

GoStops' successful Series A funding is an indicator of investor confidence in the growing popularity of alternative accommodations. As young Indians with focus on budget and unique experiences take over the travel scene in the country, GoStops has the potential to gain, provided it can keep up with rising competition.

With big competitors like Movenpick and Hampton by Hilton resorts, IHCL has clearly tried to set itself apart by going the branded apartment route.

While Indian carriers have a strong hold in the Indian market, Singapore-based low-cost carrier Scoot is counting on its robust network primarily in the Southeast Asian market and Indians' love for unique experiences to drive growth.

Indian travelers are exploring diverse tourism experiences. They are also willing to spend more on international trips even as they continue to look for budget accommodations.

As travel demand grows, Indian airlines have a golden opportunity to increase revenues. However, high fuel prices, lease liabilities, and depreciating Indian Rupee are leading to unfavorable financials for the industry.

Nishant Pitti stepping down as the CEO was seen as a setback to EaseMyTrip, especially as he is also undertaking personal ventures, such as bidding for the revival of GoFirst.

The real challenge for MakeMyTrip isn’t just building an end-to-end travel company — it’s making sure the experience is actually seamless. Can it truly integrate flights, hotels, ground transport, and everything else into one frictionless journey? That’s the test that will define its success or failure.

Post takeover by Tatas, Air India is rapidly expanding operations to capture international traffic from India. Hope the supply delays for new aircraft and retrofits don't put a damper on its plans.

IndiGo is surely going ahead with its long-haul, low-cost ambition, and a Boeing 787 might just be the ideal aircraft for the carrier to dip its toes into this market.