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Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Four Seasons’ new exclusive retreats, a Marriott-Disney make believe merger, and Yatra’s IPO planning.
Rashaad Jorden | 3 days ago
Online Travel
Just days after news of Oyo's hoped-for initial public offering, Yatra is confident of getting listed in the Indian bourses by March 2023. If soaring travel demand in India is the new norm, then travel businesses have a lot to cheer about.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 days ago
A listing on the Indian bourses for Nasdaq-listed Yatra would also help the online travel agency to partner with companies who may not have been comfortable with an overseas structure.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago
Tourism
Good morning from Skift. It's Wednesday, June 22 in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.
Rashaad Jorden | 6 months ago
Looking to offer hassle-free and personalized experiences for customers, travel companies have integrated WhatsApp as an effective communications platform. But troubleshooting cannot always be left to bots. Brands also need human beings to chip in at critical moments.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 months ago
Business Travel
Reigniting corporate culture has become a priority, including meeting new hires or just training employees. In some cases it’s starting to eclipse traditional business travel, and the spike is about to hit budgets and resources that were trimmed during the pandemic.
Matthew Parsons | 8 months ago
Long-struggling Yatra picked the day before India reopened its borders to kickstart its public listing plan. It's now got one year to convince investors online travel is the future in India.
Good morning from Skift. It's Monday, January 24, in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.
Rashaad Jorden | 10 months ago
Sabre’s chief commercial officer Roshan Mendis has become an independent director, which seems enough to settle a dispute that could have derailed Yatra's plan to go public.
Matthew Parsons | 11 months ago
This push into cargo is risky, because Yatra needs as many investors on its side as possible as it prepares to go public in its home country, where corporate travel stands to rebound strongly.
