Articles tagged “tourism”

Travel brands like Ixigo know that they have maximized the reach within their own audience. Partnerships are now the fastest way to plug into new customers.

IndiGo’s Athens launch is less about Greece and more about signaling ambition. It seems like the carrier is steadily building the muscle of a long-haul heavyweight.

Religious tourism is key to the travel fabric of India, but it is now also becoming a driver for premium experiences and leisure travel as Indians increasingly explore blended forms of travel.

India’s alternative accommodations sector is booming on the back of rising demand, new opportunities, and government support. The next big challenge? Bringing order and consistency to a still fragmented market.

Non-core expansion. Rewired distribution. Live public-policy experiments. This year’s Power Rankings spotlight the leaders taking the biggest risks in travel, staking cash, reputation, and time on moves they can’t easily unwind. The next 12 months will reveal who placed smart bets — and who just rolled the dice.

Whether it is Australia, Saudi Arabia, or Sharjah, the message is clear. If a destination wants to attract Indian tourists, generic campaigns will no longer suffice.

Brand USA's downsizing was almost inevitable after Congress torpedoed its funding this summer. Whether it can be effective in promoting tourism given the U.S. political climate remains to be seen.

Anutin Charnvirakul’s appointment all but rules out a fast-tracked casino bill. For now, Thailand’s casino plans face steep political and social hurdles.

The World Cup will test New York–New Jersey’s ability to host at global scale. The bigger prize isn’t the $3.3 billion boost — it’s proving the region can convert a one-time mega-event into lasting tourism and cultural impact.

The changes in the taxation system have made one thing clear: India wants to make travel accessible to everyone, but it will not be subsidizing premium travel experiences.