Articles tagged “indigo”

IndiGo's codeshare agreement with Malaysia Airlines reflects Indian airlines' efforts to grow their global network. The move is essential as they face strong competition from foreign carriers.

The direct connection with airlines would help streamline the booking process, making it easier for businesses to plan trips without needing to jump between platforms.

Indian travelers want to experience live events. But India has a long way to go before it can fully monetize the potential of sports tourism.

The new travel credit card by MakeMyTrip and ICICI Bank taps into the growing credit cards segment in India. However, its success will depend on its ability to distinguish itself in a rapidly growing market.

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.

India’s travel scene is witnessing rapid growth. With Leela Palaces' $599 million IPO, smart acquisitions, and growing aviation, things are taking off. Visa relaxations just sweeten the deal.

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.

India's move to allow visa-on-arrival to Japan, South Korea, and the UAE nationals can significantly boost international tourism, given the close ties and proximity of the three countries to India. But is it enough?

With each long weekend, Indians are finding new destinations for travel. Scenic beauty and easy visa norms, however, continue to be a factor in how they make their booking decisions.

International visitor spending in India in 2023 was 14% below pre-pandemic levels. UPI One World wallet eliminates the need for international travelers to carry currency, and could boost tourism spending in India.