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Tourism

How Thailand Hopes to Meet Its Goal For 1.7 Million Indian Tourists

India is one of the most important source markets for Thailand. Pre-Covid, nearly 2 million Indian tourists flocked to Thailand, making India the third-largest source market in 2019. Now, Thailand is looking to bring India back to pre-Covid levels.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 days ago

Tourism

Indian Tourism Industry to Generate $24 Billion in 2024 – India Report

Travel and tourism industry accounted for around 6% of India's GDP in 2022. The country has therefore been focusing on boosting tourism.

Bulbul Dhawan | 5 days ago

Airlines

India’s 2023-24 Domestic Air Passenger Traffic Surpassed Pre-Covid Levels – India Report

The aviation industry in India is undergoing changes as the market is underserved. ICRA has, therefore, maintained a stable outlook on the sector.

Bulbul Dhawan | 6 days ago

Hotels

Accor’s Sébastien Bazin Bets Big on India’s Middle Class

Sébastien Bazin believes India has untapped potential, and asserts players need to increase their goals and ambitions to cater to the demand of the market.

Bulbul Dhawan | 7 days ago

Business Travel

Why Indian OTAs Are Now Looking Towards Corporate Travel

India is a strong source market for business travel. To cater to this robust market, online travel companies in India are diversifying their offerings.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 week ago

Online Travel

MakeMyTrip Introduces Exclusive Mumbai-Bhutan Charter Services – India Report

MakeMyTrip has been witnessing a robust increase in Indian travelers' interest in Bhutan. This service aims to capture that opportunity.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 weeks ago

Tourism

Goa Gives Boost to Sports Tourism – India Report

Goa's focus on sports tourism is aimed at creating a more sustainable model of tourism in the state. It has been upgrading its sports infrastructure to promote itself as a premier destination for sports.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 weeks ago

Hotels

Wyndham Debuts New Brand in India, Opens 57-Key Hotel in Amritsar

Wyndham operates the largest number of hotels in the world. However, in India, it has around 60 properties, while its counterparts operate around 100 hotels.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 weeks ago

Online Travel

Agoda to Promote Tourism in Goa Under New Deal – India Report

Goa is seeking to reinvent itself as a year-round destination. Its partnership first with MakeMyTrip and now Agoda is a step towards being known for more than just its beaches.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 weeks ago

Hotels

Accor Signs Record Number of Hotels in India in 2023

India is a strong player in Accor's global vision. The record-breaking expansion in 2023 is a step towards its goal of opening 30 properties in the country over the next three to five years.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 weeks ago