Skift India Report

Hilton has faith in India’s mid market to drive growth, and it is relying on massive agreements with multiple companies for quick expansion.

As India’s peak travel season approaches, the increase in fuel surcharge by both IndiGo and Air India now casts doubt on whether outbound travel will continue its upward trajectory.

The move to make seat selection free of charge was meant to make travel more convenient for passengers. But the government's decision to put it on hold has once again pitted flight economics against traveler satisfaction.

The hospitality industry has long been debating the causes of India’s poor talent retention. Marriott claims the solution lies with the companies.

India has potential and travel intent. The Leela’s luxury lean and Global Hotel Alliance’s strategic partnership is now translating that intent into solid numbers.

India’s expanding middle class and spending power is placing it at the center of global travel space. And hotel companies are now focusing on attracting Indians in their own country.

The Middle East “ticked all the boxes” for many betrothed couples’ ideal Indian destination wedding. But the Iran War is shifting this valuable business elsewhere.

The latest aviation conundrum in India needs to balance passengers’ convenience and rights with airlines’ profitability. And each side wants a solution.

India’s new directives have the potential to make flying more affordable and for special baggage allowances to be more accessible.

For Eight Continents, India is a key market. However, it is not investing significant capital, especially as India has a gold mine - a significant number of keys that still remain unorganized.