Articles tagged “india”

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India’s Boom, Big Banks, and AI: How Our 2023 Megatrends Are Playing Out

From travel marketing's AI-infused reboot to blended travel's entrenchment and the rise of Indian travelers as a force, Skift's 2023 Travel Megatrends are holding up nicely. That's a teaser for Megatrends 2024-style.

Dennis Schaal | 1 week ago

India’s Boom, Big Banks, and AI: How Our 2023 Megatrends Are Playing Out

News Blog

India’s TBO Acquires Booking Platform Jumbonline

TBO has acquired Jumbonline, an online booking system by Jump Tours Group. TBO Co-Founder Gaurav Bhatnagar made the announcement on LinkedIn on Monday. Based in India, TBO.com is a travel distribution platform. Jumbonline is a Spain-headquartered distribution platform for wholesalers and tour operators. Under the acquisition, TBO will have access to Jumbonline’s content, technology, clients,…

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 week ago
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Skift India Report

The Skift India Report is your go-to newsletter for all news related to travel, tourism, airlines, and hospitality in India.

Tourism

African Nations Look to India to Increase Tourism

The rapidly booming Indian travel market is driving destinations worldwide to ramp up their marketing efforts toward the increasingly lucrative group - including those in Africa for which India is already a crucial source market.

Harriet Akinyi, Skift | 2 weeks ago

African Nations Look to India to Increase Tourism

Tourism

Malaysia to Grant Visa-Free Entry for Chinese and Indian Travelers

Malaysia hopes the visa exemptions for two vital inbound markets will accelerate its slow tourism recovery.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 month ago

Malaysia to Grant Visa-Free Entry for Chinese and Indian Travelers

Tourism

Vietnam Looks to Offer Visa-Free Entry to Indians: India Report

After Thailand and Sri Lanka, Vietnam is now keen to offer visa-free entry to Indians, a testament to the growing global recognition of India as a powerful force in outbound travel.

Ashvita Singh, Skift | 1 month ago

Vietnam Looks to Offer Visa-Free Entry to Indians: India Report

Travel Technology

RateGain Raises $72 Million for Investments and Acquisitions

What's a tech stack these days if it isn't AI-powered? RateGain plans to use the raise to build its own through investments and acquisitions.

Dennis Schaal | 1 month ago

RateGain Raises $72 Million for Investments and Acquisitions

Hotels

Cricket World Cup Frenzy: Hotel Prices Hit $3,000 Before India-Aussie Final

Think of it as game and you may not understand the frenzy, but then again cricket is an emotion in India!

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago

Cricket World Cup Frenzy: Hotel Prices Hit $3,000 Before India-Aussie Final

News Blog

International Travel to the U.S. Reached 86% of Pre-Pandemic Level in August

About 7 million international travelers came to the U.S in August, which was 86% of their pre-pandemic level, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office’s latest data. About 3.3 million of international travelers came from outside North America. India was the U.S.’s second top traveler market outside North America in August. The U.S. welcomed…

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 month ago

Airlines

India to Get Electric Air Taxis Via InterGlobe and Archer Aviation Partnership

The all-electric air taxi service could go a long way in helping India combat its growing problems of pollution and congestion in its major cities.

Chris Thomas, Reuters | 2 months ago

India to Get Electric Air Taxis Via InterGlobe and Archer Aviation Partnership

Airlines

IndiGo Deals With Grounding More Planes Over Engine Issues

IndiGo, India’s largest airline, is taking a series of hits due decisions made over a decade ago related to its engines.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 2 months ago

IndiGo Deals With Grounding More Planes Over Engine Issues