Articles tagged “india”

Despite tourism's contribution to the Indian economy, the allocations and incentives in recent budgets have done little to foster the sector's growth.

Mahakumbh 2025 is not just a spiritual gathering; it's a massive driver of India's religious tourism economy. It highlights how faith-based events can transform local infrastructure and spark partnerships among travel players.

The Indian domestic aviation industry is expected to grow, albeit modestly, as travel demand remains robust. However, supply chain challenges continue to drive up costs for airlines, which then gets passed on to consumers.

As international hotel chains set their eyes on India's potential, IHCL is undertaking an aggressive expansion plan, driven by an asset-light model.

Today's podcast reveals TikTok's new travel plans, and discusses both Hilton's ambitions in Asia and why hotel rates in India are about to surge.

MakeMyTrip excelled in 2024 with strong growth and Google dominance but faces rising competition in India’s rapidly evolving online travel market.

With hotel supply struggling to keep up with surging demand in India, room rates will go up. It's simple economics: less availability, higher prices. Get ready for a bump in your next hotel bill!

Hilton’s slow-and-steady approach has worked, but with travel demand booming across Asia-Pacific, especially in India and China, it might be time to speed things up.

Backed by visa-waivers and increasing spending power, Indians are now playing a key role in the Southeast Asian tourism market.

Domestic demand in the form of weddings, business travel and MICE is leading to record occupancy levels in the Indian hotel industry. However, lack of foreign arrivals continues to be a sore spot.