The cause of Thursday’s crash remains unclear, but one thing is certain: Air India faces a critical test in managing the narrative and minimizing unhelpful speculation.
The boom in the Indian hotel industry is now over, changing into a more normalized growth. This is an indicator of a maturing hospitality sector in the country as it signals the end of abnormal travel trends.
As global temperatures rise and warnings mount over soaring aircon demand, India’s move could be just the beginning. More countries may soon be forced to follow with similar limits to keep energy systems from overuse.
India’s booming aviation sector is set to get a major lift from two secondary airports in Delhi and Mumbai. While the projects signal India’s evolution into a global transit hub, smart pricing will be crucial to drive traffic.
India's booming travel space is a beckoning call for all players, and Hilton is no exception. The latest signing in Delhi is testament that the Indian travel landscape has capacity to support every possible brand strategy, provided it comes at the right time and with the right gusto.
Sure, Marriott had the scale, but it lacked a midscale brand in India — until now. With Fern and the launch of Series, it’s finally filling the gap and going all-in on India’s fastest-growing hotel segment.
India's regional air connectivity is playing catch-up with the demand of its aspirational travelers. And this is set to drive growth in India's aviation industry over the next few years.
The Leela did everything right - the product was impeccable and the marketing was on-point. But it might have been betrayed by the intimidating "largest-in-Indian-hospitality" IPO size.