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Hotels

Skift India Report: Hotel Sector Could Add $1 Trillion to Economy by 2047

The vision for the hospitality sector goes much beyond just branded hotels — to include tier-2 and 3 cities which will be crucial for tourism growth. Plus, other highlights from last week's news in hotel deals and development across the country.

Amrita Ghosh | 8 hours ago

Skift India Report: Hotel Sector Could Add $1 Trillion to Economy by 2047

Online Travel

Booking.com Highlights its Short-Term Rental Strategy in India

Investing in the country's alternative accommodations is a timely bet, especially with the pandemic speeding up the adoption of this segment.

Amrita Ghosh | 4 days ago

Booking.com Highlights its Short-Term Rental Strategy in India

Airlines

Skift India Report: IndiGo Owner Sells More Shares in InterGlobe Aviation

Given Rakesh Gangwal’s previous comments on selling his entire holding in InterGlobe over a period of five years, this news comes as no surprise. Of more interest is where will the low-cost airline’s investor turn his attention to next?

Amrita Ghosh | 5 days ago

Skift India Report: IndiGo Owner Sells More Shares in InterGlobe Aviation

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 week ago

Skift India Report: MakeMyTrip Partners With Tourism Ministry

Tourism

China Resumes Outbound Group Trips to U.S., UK, Japan

How long will we have to wait before China's outbound tourism sentiment is revived completely?

Casey Hall and Joyce Lee, Reuters | 2 weeks ago

China Resumes Outbound Group Trips to U.S., UK, Japan

Business Travel

Skift India Report: In-Person Meetings Drive Rebound in Corporate Travel

After a decline for more than two years, business travel seems to be gaining traction. But can it sustain the momentum in the face of global recession and growing inflation?

Amrita Ghosh | 2 weeks ago

Skift India Report: In-Person Meetings Drive Rebound in Corporate Travel

Tourism

Travelers Prioritize Wanderlust Over Wallets Despite Economic Headwinds

Upbeat outlooks from airlines and hotels show no signs of travel slowdown. But these forecasts certainly come with some risks and concerns.

Joanna Plucinska, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Priyamvada C and Doyinsola Oladipo, Reuters | 2 weeks ago

Travelers Prioritize Wanderlust Over Wallets Despite Economic Headwinds

Hotels

Skift India Report: Surge in Travel Job Openings

Travel agent positions led the demand for job roles in the past year – can the industry fill the openings fast enough?

Amrita Ghosh | 2 weeks ago

Skift India Report: Surge in Travel Job Openings

Airlines

U.S. Airlines Call for Extension to New York Flight Cuts

It's time for the appointment of a permanent FAA Administrator equipped to demonstrate strong leadership in devising a plan to rapidly rebuild the controller workforce.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 weeks ago

U.S. Airlines Call for Extension to New York Flight Cuts

Hotels

Skift India Report: Hotels Hit Rocketship Growth in the Second Quarter

Demand drivers such as the G20 Summit, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, wedding season and international tourist arrivals will continue to boost the demand for rooms.

Amrita Ghosh | 2 weeks ago

Skift India Report: Hotels Hit Rocketship Growth in the Second Quarter