indian weddings Archives

Tourism

India Daily: International Hotel Brands Dig Into Luxury to Attract a Growing Middle Class

A growing middle class with high disposable income as well as the big fat wedding industry are fueling the Indian luxury hotels market.

Peden Doma Bhutia and Amrita Ghosh, Skift | 1 year ago

Airlines

India’s Newest Airline Looks to Fill Void From Second and Third-Tier Cities

A regional airline with an unusual hub choice, having India's country code in its name, is starting with short-duration flights. Fly91 is aiming for the sky with its ambitions.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Coronavirus

What Will Be the Shape of the Supersize Indian Wedding When It Returns?

Just a few months ago, no one imagined Indian weddings could ever be small and intimate. But it looks like "Honey, who shrunk my wedding?" will be the new chant post-pandemic. That need not be bad for couples, wedding planners, and destinations.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 4 years ago

Business Travel

Travel Advisors Tap Into Lucrative Destination Weddings Driven by Immigrants

South Asian destination weddings, which involve large groups and multi-night stays, are big business for a growing number of resorts and travel advisors. Succeeding in the niche requires a marriage of cultural knowledge and logistical skill.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 5 years ago

Business Travel

Travel Advisors Find South Asian Destination Weddings Very Lucrative But Tough

South Asian destination weddings are a lucrative and growing travel niche, fueled by demand from affluent Indian immigrant communities in North America. However, travel advisors need to be prepared for complex challenges.