Skift India Report

Indian travel players are going global with their intimate knowledge of this segment of travelers. The shift is no longer a future bet, it's underway and much needed.

When the loudest warnings are coming not from the industry but from policymakers, perhaps that might be a sign the sector deserves more than pocket-change budgets and last-minute attention.

The UAE is a huge potential market for India given the vast Indian diaspora, but it has not yet been realized. And even with easier entry, the pace of change remains, well, glacial.

DigiYatra has managed to take away one of the biggest pain points of flying in India: long queues. And as Indians grow used to this convenience, it is well on its way to expand globally. Its biggest challenge — gaining other countries' trust.

Indian travelers are redefining the global travel market with a shift from bargain hunting to identity-driven travel. As video, creators, and AI now steer decisions, for travel brands, keeping up isn’t optional anymore.

The demand for air travel in India is growing at an unprecedented rate, but the aviation industry is still not out of the woods. Unless airlines expand internationally to gain more forex, they might continue to face losses.

The hospitality industry in general might be moving towards the mid-market segment, but The Oberoi Group is leaning hard into the luxury space, encouraged by growing middle class and high net worth travelers.

Hotels, airlines, and travel players stand to benefit as concerts in India are no longer localized, with Indians repeatedly traveling as far as they need to for the experience.

IndiGo is doing what it does best - going all out to be the first to fill a gap. And this time, it is not just driven by ambition but also by the need for more foreign currency in its coffers.

Paytm’s latest move highlights how tech players in India are blurring the lines between industries to drive profitability with the help of AI. But it remains to be seen whether Paytm’s strong user base will give it an edge over online travel agencies.