Articles tagged “russia”

Online Travel

Skift India Report: Majority of Travelers Procrastinate Buying Insurance

Lack of education about travel insurance remains the biggest obstacle for brands’ selling it. Companies must therefore inform consumers on why they need the product regardless.

Amrita Ghosh | 3 weeks ago

Skift India Report: Majority of Travelers Procrastinate Buying Insurance

Tourism

Skift India Report: MakeMyTrip Partners With Tourism Ministry

Given travelers’ demand for exciting alternatives to the packed streets of tourist hotspots, India’s best kept secrets are now waiting for new stories to tell.

Amrita Ghosh | 1 month ago

Skift India Report: MakeMyTrip Partners With Tourism Ministry

Tourism

Skift India Report: More Travelers Are Embracing Travel Rewards and Benefits

Travel and tourism companies are successfully building aspirational value into their travel benefits. Now they must pay heed to “predictable personalization” to engage with the customer in relevant ways.

Amrita Ghosh | 2 months ago

Skift India Report: More Travelers Are Embracing Travel Rewards and Benefits

Tourism

Europe’s Travel Revival Appears to be Slow

The Skift Travel Health Index shows that all regions have recovered, but Europe's travel revival appears to be rather slow. With 17 out of 22 countries having fully recovered and Europe being a popular summer hotspot, the global travel industry has geared up for a bright summer season.

Saniya Zanpure | 2 months ago

Europe’s Travel Revival Appears to be Slow

Tourism

Russia Advises Citizens Not to Travel to Canada, Citing Risk of Attacks

Russia strongly advising its citizens to avoid traveling to Canada is the latest chapter in a row that shows no signs of slowing down.

David Ljunggren, Reuters | 5 months ago

Russia Advises Citizens Not to Travel to Canada, Citing Risk of Attacks

Tourism

Bali Considers Tougher Visa Regulations Amid Negative Tourist Behavior

Regardless of whether it is Russians behaving badly in Bali or others, the Indonesian government appears prepared to implement rigid restrictions to combat these incidents.

Andres Buenahora, Skift | 5 months ago

Bali Considers Tougher Visa Regulations Amid Negative Tourist Behavior

Airlines

UN Aviation Body to Hear Case Against Russia in Downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17

Nine years after the horrific downing of the Malaysia Airlines jet that killed all 298 people on board, families of the victims are one step closer to holding those alleged to be responsible to account.

Allison Lampert, Reuters | 6 months ago

UN Aviation Body to Hear Case Against Russia in Downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17

Tourism

Skift India Daily: India Resumes E-Visa Services for Saudi Nationals

India's curtailment of e-visas had been an impediment to grow inbound tourism in the country. Now only if the resumption of e-visas would be followed by increasing air connectivity between the two countries.

Amrita Ghosh | 6 months ago

Skift India Daily: India Resumes E-Visa Services for Saudi Nationals

Tourism

Ukraine’s Tourism Chief Reflects on Resilience After a Year of War

Russia's invasion continues to be a destructive force on Ukraine's tourism sector. The country, however, is steadfastly finding ways around it to grow and support areas that are far away from the conflict. It will be on these parts to support the the sector until Ukraine gets its territories back.

Dawit Habtemariam | 7 months ago

Ukraine’s Tourism Chief Reflects on Resilience After a Year of War

Tourism

Skift India Daily: Indians Turn to Metasearch Engines for Travel Bookings

Indian travel and aviation sectors have managed to rebound faster than expected and well beyond pre-pandemic levels. But how will travel and tourism leaders work to ensure sustained growth and profitability, remains to be seen.

Amrita Ghosh | 7 months ago

Skift India Daily: Indians Turn to Metasearch Engines for Travel Bookings