Articles tagged “india”
How India’s EaseMyTrip Built a Brand Waiving Booking Fees
EaseMyTrip realized early on that the convenience fee is perhaps the most inconvenient part of travel bookings and were willing to let go of it in return for loyal customers.
Oyo Still Keen to Pursue IPO Setting Mid-February Deadline for Refiling
Keen to pursue its long-anticipated initial public offering (IPO), hospitality tech company Oyo has said it would be refiling its draft red herring prospectus with the Indian stock market regulator…
The India/China Demographic Switch About to Reorder Global Travel
India is projected to surpass China as the world's most populous country later this year. That shift carries huge implications for travel across the globe. Watch our lively discussion in this Skift Megatrends video to get behind the numbers.
Rashaad Jorden |
India Becoming the New China in the Reordering of Asia Travel
The oft-heard rhetoric that India is the next China may finally hold true for travel’s outbound industry as Chinese look at international travel more skeptically.
Hyatt House Rebrands to Compete Against Short-Term Rental Platforms
Hyatt is wise to rebrand its Hyatt House brand, with travel trends reflecting a growing demand for extended stay properties that feel like a house with the amenities of a hotel.
Samantha Shankman |
Flight Meltdowns Are Biggest Airline Story of The Year
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at a year of flight meltdowns, Indi’s new Covid rules, and the biggest travel research reports of 2022.
India Makes Covid Test Mandatory for Arrivals From China and 5 More Asian Countries
India is making a PCR Covid test mandatory for inbound arrivals from China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan, and South Korea, from January 1.
The New Chinese Traveler Won’t Be Receptive to Old Marketing Strategies
If and when outbound Chinese travelers return, they will be a post-pandemic version of their former selves with altered likes and dislikes. Old-school marketing may fall flat.
Oyo Hits Reorg Button: Lays Off 600 Employees Across Tech and Product
Oyo, in preparation for its upcoming IPO in 2023, is doing a major reorg of its organizational structure and cost base. It has announced it is letting go of 600…