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Tourism
India's foreign exchange earnings are up. Travel spending per tourist is up. But international tourists in India are still lagging behind pre-Covid figures by 10%.
Bulbul Dhawan | 4 days ago
The Coldplay concerts have fans from all over India scrambling to get tickets - reselling is rampant and at exorbitant prices. And now, booking hotels is getting more expensive for the fans, as well.
Bulbul Dhawan | 1 week ago
Cruises
Goa has witnessed a 40% increase in cruise tourism, and a new terminal is coming soon. But there are more problems in the state that need to be solved to attract international tourists.
Bulbul Dhawan | 2 weeks ago
Younger generations form the biggest traveler base in India, and are key to the country's growth as a source market. Millennials' willingness to spend more on travel is a positive sign for their tourism economies of their destinations.
Bulbul Dhawan | 3 weeks ago
Airlines
The upcoming festive season is driving a surge in demand for travel across India. Airfares remain stable due to early bookings and special discounts, but there could be a spike as travel dates near.
Skilling programs are necessary. However, training them to take up jobs in tourism cannot be the only focus: the industry also needs to figure out how to retain the talent.
Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago
Podcasts
India's travel and tourism sector is witnessing a boom. But making the most of it will need smart ideas and investments. The next few years will show how well global and local companies can seize this chance.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago
IndiGo got big as a budget airline. But Indians are increasingly willing to spend on luxury and the airline is going where the money is.
Ground Transport
Buses are key to last mile travel in India, connecting people from smaller Indian towns to international and domestic destinations. The funding reflects a positive outlook of investors towards the bus industry as more online players enter the segment.
Bulbul Dhawan | 2 months ago
Experiences
The travel loyalty landscape is shifting toward lifestyle rewards that prioritize experiences and personalized benefits over traditional points and miles. For 25 years, iSeatz has been at the forefront of this transformation.
iSeatz + Skift | 2 months ago
