Articles tagged “mumbai”

Tourism

U.S. Embassy Issues Record Visas, Extended Wait Times Persist: India Report

The issue of long wait times for U.S. visas, particularly for Indian applicants, stands out amidst the overall increase in U.S. visa applications and issuances.

Ashvita Singh, Skift | 4 weeks ago

U.S. Embassy Issues Record Visas, Extended Wait Times Persist: India Report

Tour Operators

How ‘No Footprints’ Empowers Communities in India With Travel Experiences

Indian travelers are increasingly looking for experiences that allow them to connect with local cultures, discover new learnings, and create lasting memories.

Amrita Ghosh | 4 months ago

How ‘No Footprints’ Empowers Communities in India With Travel Experiences

Airlines

India Daily: International Flight Searches Up 24% For Monsoon Travel, Kayak Says

Revenge travel has been one of the dominant trends globally post-pandemic, irrespective of seasons. While that continues to play out, understanding where flight search volumes are highest for any given destination is crucial for all players involved in the travel ecosystem.

Amrita Ghosh | 7 months ago

India Daily: International Flight Searches Up 24% For Monsoon Travel, Kayak Says

Airlines

India Daily: Finance Minister Explores Aerospace Opportunities With Boeing

To become creators of equipment, platforms and systems will require a thriving indigenous research, design, development and manufacturing infrastructure.

Amrita Ghosh | 7 months ago

India Daily: Finance Minister Explores Aerospace Opportunities With Boeing

Tourism

India Daily: 3 in 4 Travelers Seek Regenerative Travel 

The gaps around limited availability, lack of awareness, and cumbersome purchasing experiences are hurdles in front of regenerative travel's big potential.

Amrita Ghosh | 8 months ago

India Daily: 3 in 4 Travelers Seek Regenerative Travel 

Tourism

India Daily: Marriott Aims for 250 Properties Across India by 2025

The Indian hospitality segment is highly undersupplied, especially in terms of quality accommodation. International hotel chains are well-positioned to cater to this demand.

Peden Doma Bhutia and Amrita Ghosh, Skift | 9 months ago

India Daily: Marriott Aims for 250 Properties Across India by 2025

Tourism

Skift India Daily: Adventure Tourism Operators Need to Improve Safety Measures

Bungy jumping, scuba diving and paragliding may offer a lifetime of unmatched thrills, but are tour operators selling these thrills playing by the rulebook?

Amrita Ghosh | 9 months ago

Skift India Daily: Adventure Tourism Operators Need to Improve Safety Measures

Tourism

Skift India Daily: Oyo Reportedly Ready to Slash IPO Size Even Further

Given the lackluster performance of several recent public market debuts in India and volatile market conditions, the Oyo IPO size coming down might be a strategic decision.

Amrita Ghosh | 9 months ago

Skift India Daily: Oyo Reportedly Ready to Slash IPO Size Even Further

Tourism

Skift India Daily: U.S. Visa Wait Times in Some Indian Consulates Drop Below 1 Year

Brand USA's recent sales mission in India and the US Consulate's all-hands-on-deck approach to reduce visa wait times surely highlight the importance of India as a source market. But a waiting period of almost eight months for visas is still an incredible test of patience.

Amrita Ghosh and Peden Doma Bhutia, Skift | 9 months ago

Skift India Daily: U.S. Visa Wait Times in Some Indian Consulates Drop Below 1 Year

Tourism

Skift India Daily: A Billion Air Travelers Expected by 2040 — How Adani Airports Is Preparing

As Adani Airports’ ambitious airport growth plan takes flight, what remains to be seen is if the Indian ports-to-power conglomerate can establish itself as a dominant player in aviation.

Amrita Ghosh | 9 months ago

Skift India Daily: A Billion Air Travelers Expected by 2040 — How Adani Airports Is Preparing