Brand USA's recent sales mission in India and the US Consulate's all-hands-on-deck approach to reduce visa wait times surely highlight the importance of India as a source market. But a waiting period of almost eight months for visas is still an incredible test of patience.
There's always room for innovative entrepreneurs to create whitespace. Kapil Chopra, founder and CEO, thinks he's found some in the luxury boutique segment with his Postcard Hotel brand. Watch out, Aman, Six Senses, and One&Only.
As Adani Airports’ ambitious airport growth plan takes flight, what remains to be seen is if the Indian ports-to-power conglomerate can establish itself as a dominant player in aviation.
India has big plans for its aviation sector, and a lot of that rests on its homegrown airlines. All eyes will be on Air India which, following the Vistara merger, will end up as the country’s only full-service carrier.
As India grows its aviation market, the government is making sure that its homegrown airlines have an advantage over foreign carriers. However, will Indian carriers rise to the occasion?