Skift India Report

Indians are chasing unique travel experiences, and astro tourism is shining bright on their radar. Destinations are eager to cash in on the trend.

Thailand has already extended visa-free entry to Indian travelers for 60 days "until further notice." It is now replacing the regular visa process with the more convenient e-visa system clearly prioritizing India as a key source market.

Indian mid-market hotel brands are dominating the smaller cities due to their flexibility. However, they still have a long way to go in Tier-1 regions.

India definitely needs to boost its inbound tourism, and wildlife tourism could be the game-changer the country needs to bring in more foreign guests.

Indians are showing interest in countries with visa-free, easy visa, and e-visa options, especially as they plan weekend getaways.

The reduction in losses is expected despite increase in costs related to fuel and grounded fleet, as domestic air passenger traffic surges.

Saudi Arabia's flag carrier is ramping up operations in India to support the kingdom's ambitious tourism goals. The real test will be how it competes with already popular Middle Eastern airlines.

As direct competition from hotels and airlines in the consumer business increases, online travel companies in India are rapidly expanding their presence in the "more profitable" corporate travel segment.

Adoption of travel experiences is increasing in India. With the journey starting at airports, lounges are an unmissable experience for Indian travelers.

In the July-September quarter, the occupancy remained consistent as last year, and the growth in revenue was driven by higher room rates: A positive sign indicating travelers' willingness to spend more on tourism.