Articles tagged “yatra”

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

Why Indian OTAs Are Now Looking Towards Corporate Travel

Online Travel

‘Multiple Indias’: Yatra and MakeMyTrip CEOs Push Travel Industry To Embrace India’s Diversity

The leaders of MakeMyTrip and Yatra Online advocate for a keep-your-head-down approach: understanding India's latest travelers, focusing on customer retention, and embracing the digital landscape without being bogged down by competitors.

Elizabeth Casolo, Skift | 3 weeks ago

‘Multiple Indias’: Yatra and MakeMyTrip CEOs Push Travel Industry To Embrace India’s Diversity

Hotels

Skift India Summit 2024: Oyo’s Funding Needs, Future of Air India and More – India Report

Oyo's IPO has been in focus for years. Its profitability and subsequent stable situation is indicative of the robust Indian hotel industry.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago

Skift India Summit 2024: Oyo’s Funding Needs, Future of Air India and More – India Report

Online Travel

India’s Largest Online Travel Agencies Aren’t at War, But They Are in a Race

The CEOs of two of India's largest online travel agencies both see huge potential for growth, and room enough for virtually all competitors to thrive.

Josh Corder | 1 month ago

India’s Largest Online Travel Agencies Aren’t at War, But They Are in a Race

Tourism

Kenya Offers Incentives to Indian Travel Agents. Plus: New Metro Route to the Taj Mahal — India Report

India was the fifth biggest source market for Kenya in 2022. It, therefore, plays an important role in the African nation's strategy to recover its tourism sector from the pandemic.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 months ago

Kenya Offers Incentives to Indian Travel Agents. Plus: New Metro Route to the Taj Mahal — India Report

Online Travel

MakeMyTrip Unveils ‘Business Class Funnel’ to Grow Luxury Travel — India Report

As the travel industry grows in India, backed by investments in infrastructure and increased disposable income, MakeMyTrip is expanding its offerings.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 months ago

MakeMyTrip Unveils ‘Business Class Funnel’ to Grow Luxury Travel — India Report

Hotels

Ayodhya’s $10 Billion Revamp Sparks Ambitious Tourism Projections: India Report

Despite the surge in online travel searches, the ultimate success in reaching the 50 million tourist goal for Ayodhya hinges on translating the ambitious infrastructure plans into tangible reality.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

Ayodhya’s $10 Billion Revamp Sparks Ambitious Tourism Projections: India Report

Tourism

Is the World Ready to Meet the Indian Middle Class?

India's middle class is a powerhouse in the travel game. Young, cash in hand, and with a taste for diverse experiences, they're shaping the future of travel.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

Is the World Ready to Meet the Indian Middle Class?

Tourism

India-Maldives Spat: EaseMyTrip Halts Bookings, MakeMyTrip Launches New Campaign

The #BoycottMaldives movement, fueled by a diplomatic dispute, should be of concern for the Maldivian government. After all, India is the archipelago's biggest tourism source market.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

India-Maldives Spat: EaseMyTrip Halts Bookings, MakeMyTrip Launches New Campaign

Airlines

India Takes Steps to Avoid Pilot Shortage: India Report

While the aviation ministry confirms that there are no shortages of pilots in the country, the recent incidents of pilot casualties, including the tragic crashes and fatalities, call for better safety measures.

Ashvita Singh, Skift | 4 months ago

India Takes Steps to Avoid Pilot Shortage: India Report