In the nascent sphere of alternative accommodation in the country, Chennai-headquartered Stayzilla has gradually evolved […]
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Ixigo will get profitable this year, says Aloke Bajpai
India’s first home-grown travel meta-search Ixigo had started its journey way back in 2007 when […]
Product comparison the next innovation from meta platforms
According to Paul Whiteway, Sales & Commercial Director (APAC), Skyscanner, India with its growing internet […]
“Our Amadeus Next programme has taken off on a positive note”
Considering the growing might of Asia-Pacific in the travel tech innovation, global GDS major Amadeus […]
The Asian Mojo; the leading economies become the nerve centre of travel tech growth in the region
According to Doughlas Quinby, Vice President (Research), PhocusWright, Asia has become the fastest growing online […]
Hostels as an alternative accommodation option has great potential, says Hostelworld Group CEO
At a time, when the Indian landscape is witnessing a swift unlocking of ignored alternative […]
Travel can’t be non-core business of new online players, last minute booking needs more focus; says Deep Kalra
The concluding session of PhocusWright Conference featured MakeMyTrip founder Deep Kalra – arguably the most […]
Scoot to launch later this month, expects high load factor on Chennai-Singapore route
Scoot, a unique low-cost medium haul service airline, part of SIA group, makes its Indian […]
Zoom Air to kickstart its operations before August end; 16 destinations coverage plan
With the unprecedented buoyancy in Indian aviation business (growing at a 20 percent plus in […]
Connection, convenience and context pillars of digital strategy: Facebook travel head
Prima facie, associating travel business and products with world’s most popular and powerful social site […]
APAC is the next big frontier for Airbnb, says Varsha Rao
“ If Airbnb will have its way, it will turn every house on the planet […]
Jet’s arrival in Amsterdam emboldens Holland Tourism to plan promotional rejig in India
Within Asia, India is the fastest growing tourists source market for Holland in percentage terms. […]
Turkey keen to form joint working group to promote tourism, demands more flying rights
Turkey, a tourism powerhouse in the world, has proposed to the Indian Ministry of Tourism […]
“MakeMyTrip is aggressively tapping into the hotel booking segment”
Indian online major MakeMyTrip’s recently launched television campaign is being viewed by many as company’s […]
Indian hospitality to be a major focus area of a transforming TripAdvisor
Here is a hypothetical calculation which well underlines the strength of the world’s leading travel […]
“We are a positive disruptive force,” says OYO
When you engage OYO’s founder Ritesh Agarwal in a candid conversation, barring his youthful exuberance, […]
Hospitality leaders vote for India, confident of growth momentum in the coming years
With the economic fortune of the developed markets continuing to stay in a sluggish mode […]
Hotel industry should keep an eye on air infrastructure development: Kapil Kaul
Lack of airport infrastructure momentum at some of the major destinations in the country could […]
Holiday Inn brands to drive IHG’s expansion in India, not averse to more JVs
At a time when developed markets are struggling to shrug off the saturation growth trends […]
Indian Hospitality: In the midst of a tectonic technological shift
Hospitality is clearly the next big frontier for players in the online booking space with […]
Booking.com set to grow its Indian inventory; domestic bookings in the driving seat
Priceline Group CEO Darren Huston had recently commented: “India seems to have unending potential for […]
Turkey keen to form joint working group to promote tourism
Turkey, a tourism powerhouse in the world, has proposed to the Indian Ministry of Tourism […]
Jet moves its European hub to Schiphol; promises convenient connectivity to over 40 global destinations
In a significant strategic move, India’s premier airline Jet Airways has announced shifting its European […]
RDG, Rs.2500 fare likely to stay in new policy; regional connectivity to be the main thrust
At a recently held summit in Delhi, the top government functionaries subtly indicated the possible […]
Alliance Air to speed up regional connectivity; Washington next overseas, after Vienna
For the national carrier Air India, the forthcoming summer season would be the period to […]
The 5/20 saga continues: warring sides take pot shots, await the final word
Possibly, this is the one loose end that is holding back the announcement of the […]
Video content is the new growth tool for HolidayIQ; to bring in Asian destinations
Bengaluru-based HolidayIQ, India’s largest online travel community platform, is moving to the next stage of […]
Wyndham looks at minimum 60 flags in India by 2018 end
After making a relatively slow start in India in 2000, the mid-segment global hospitality major […]
JetSetGo to raise $4.5 million in the first quarter from HNIs
India’s only marketplace platform to book private air charters is likely to raise fresh funds […]
Rs.20,000 cr commitment for Maharastra tourism at ‘Make in India’ summit
The investment MoUs signed by Maharastra Tourism at the recently held “Make in India” summit […]
2016-17 will witness transformation of Delhi tourism: Kapil Mishra
According to Delhi Tourism Minister, the forthcoming state budget will mark the beginning of a […]
Budget emphasizes thrust on regional connectivity
Prima facie, the budget 2016-17 of the NDA government presents a mixed picture when it […]
“Inbound tourism should be a key concern of aviation policy”
The Director General of Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (a formidable trade body representing 16 […]
Cirrus Aircraft sets shop in India, banking on improvement in regional and remote connectivity
US-based Cirrus Aircraft, globally known for its five-seven seater planes, is eyeing India as a […]
MoCA likely to retain Rs 2500 price cap for regional connectivity
Even as the civil aviation ministry mandarins are keeping their cards close to their chest […]
The Park plans big-ticket push for Zone brand; targets 20 units by 2020
For The Park’s mid-segment baby (Zone brand) which had taken its first step in Coimbatore […]
Kurukshetra to be brought on world tourism map, assures Haryana CM
Haryana is pinning its hope in Krishna Circuit to revive its tourism fortune. It is […]
Jet Airways’ turnaround plan is on course, claims outgoing CEO; codeshare agreements result in 26 percent additional traffic
With buoyancy returning back to Indian aviation business since late 2014 with a significant decline […]
SIA’s another affiliate scooting into India; will connect three destinations before May end
Aviation observers are somewhat perplexed with Scoot. A subsidiary of global aviation major Singapore Airlines […]
Pressure on yields may impact profitability in 2016-17, says CAPA
While the latest outlook on the business environment in the aviation sector in 2016-17 released […]
Air India Express to enhance capacity by 40% in 2016-17; connect New Delhi
For the international low-cost subsidiary of Air India, 2016-17 is going to be a critical […]
“City pairing is a major opportunity in Asian countries”
Peter Harbison, Executive Chairman, CAPA made an extensive presentation at agency’s annual summit pointing out […]
Telangana all set to initiate Tollywood tourism, expecting to add a major attraction for the visitors
In its bid to offer defining niche products to shore up tourists footfall, the youngest […]
MP tourism to invite bids for two land parcels near Indirasagar before February end
MP tourism which is seeking aggressive private sector participation in developing new tourism products in […]
Optiontown keen to enhance its presence in India; to tie-up with more airlines
The global air travel platform which tends to provide high-end value added service going beyond […]
Rail Yatri to offer hotel booking in a month’s time; targeting religious destinations in the first spell
Noida headquartered Rail Yatri, the technology start-up which is graduating from being an information provider […]
Big Data Power- How can Indian hospitality make the most of it?
Deciphering individual behaviour pattern by using big data analytics is believed to be subtly ushering […]
Inland Waterways expansion also includes connecting religious sites Eight locations identified along Brahamputra and Ganga
The National Inland Waterways Bill, 2015 is slated to get the final clearance during the […]
Sarovar group to open six new properties in 2016; eyeing opportunity in the Middle-East
The expansion drive of domestic hospitality mid-segment major, Sarovar Group, is all set to roll […]
Leela to unveil a comprehensive future roadmap; Agra, Jaipur projects to commence before May
2016 is going to be a critical year for the domestic hospitality major Leela Hotels […]
Golden Tulip targets to double its size in India by 2017 end; toying with inorganic options
Golden Tulip’s journey in India since 2007 has been of slow and steady nature. But […]
Neemrana’s heritage excellence finds a new expression; Tijara Fort property gets ready for commissioning
Neemrana’s passion for heritage property restoration and management will now have a new signpost – […]
National carrier to embark on a major capacity addition; eyeing for more non-stop international options
With a possible addition of nearly 30 new aircrafts in its fleet by 2016-17 fiscal […]
Can we touch 100 million domestic air travellers in 2016?
Circa 2015 is inching close to its culmination. But before it finally bids adieu, in […]
How will the magic of Dharam–Hema work for Haryana Tourism?
The Haryana government announced appointing the charismatic celluloid pair of yesteryears, Dharmendra and Hema Malini […]
Kairali Ayurvedic Group to open 12 new overseas centers in 2016
Kerala-based Kairali Ayurvedic Group, much known for its luxury ayurvedic spa offerings, is embarking on […]
Czech Republic keen on resuming direct air connectivity between the two countries
The new ambassador of the Czech Republic in India, Milan Horvoka, has committed to explore […]
Simhastha to have a yoga sideshow; major international footfall expected
On the sidelines of the epic-scale Simhastha Mahakumbh in Ujjain next year, participants will also […]
“We can double our arrival numbers in next four years”
Immediately after briefing a gathering of investors at Tehri Lake on the occasion of Tehri […]
Emirates not perturbed with slipping to third position in India’s international passenger segment, says Essa Sulaiman Ahmad
Global aviation giant Emirates is not perturbed with fall in its position in the international […]
Tehri master plan for tourism to be ready by March: Uttarkhand CM Rawat
The chief minister of Uttrakhand has assured all possible assistance to the investors’ community to […]
Consensus building is not possible, says Civil Aviation Minister
The new deadline (30th November) set up by the Ministry of Civil Aviation to receive […]
Air India joining hands with states to improve regional connectivity
Even as the draft Civil Aviation Policy highlights the need to improve regional connectivity, Air […]
“If we had choice, Air Canada would have come back earlier”: Duncan Bureau
Exactly ten years after pulling out of India, Air Canada made a comeback to the […]
Government unveils draft Civil Aviation Policy: Will it be that ultimate panacea?
The revised policy paper has its major thrust in improving regional connectivity. But it hasn’t […]
Hope for resurrection of unique village of temples in Jharkhand, at last
Maluti village, suffering from administrative apathy for decades, could well bounce back as a major […]
Pitch for lighthouse tourism, land parcels to be leased out at 78 locations
Ministry of Shipping is spearheading the excercise to convert some noted lighthouses in the country […]
AAP is committed to tourism as priority
Delhi’s chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has stated that his government is committed to turn Delhi […]
For SpiceJet there is enough space to succeed in the market: Ajay Singh
Till late last year, the perception about Spice Jet was: after Kingfisher, it will be […]
Industry seeks ease of doing business in aviation in the country at CII seminar
The civil aviation industry has strongly urged the government to facilitate easier norms in its […]
India set to touch magical 10 million FTA figure by 2018, says Tourism Secretary
It had taken precisely 50 years for independent India to touch the milestone of 5 […]
Madhya Pradesh Tourism to invite bids for land parcels
MP tourism is all set to kickstart the process of involving private sector in adding […]
Rajasthan Tourism: Ready to up the ante with night tourism products
Rajasthan Tourism has unveiled a set of new measures to push its growth momentum. And […]
Nepal Tourism industry expects complete revival in footfall by 2017 end
Tourism, one of the economic mainstays of Nepal, is likely to get back to the […]
Exponential growth ahead with new defining products on anvil
The Indian car rental market has come a long way since 2000 with the entry […]
Private air taxi operator to connect major destinations within MP
In order to augment air connectivity within the state, the Madhya Pradesh government has awarded […]
Living with OTAs, the new challenge for hospitality
For the global hospitality industry, this challenge is uniform – geography agnostic and also brand […]
Assam seeks private participation to create niche products
Even as the tag of ‘paradise unexplored’ continues to hold its ground for the country’s […]
NAMO’s magic working on tourism circuit targeting his hometown
Naming tourism circuits on historical personalities has not been an uncommon trend in the world […]
Chilika Lake to get its first Eco Luxury Resort by 2016 end
After getting environmental clearance, Swosti Group has set afoot the exercise of creating an international […]
The missing ‘tee’ in Indian Golf Tourism
It is probably an irony filled with profound import. Every year, thousands of golfers from […]
Government dedicates a website portal for medical tourism
It is a comprehensive one-point information site and it covers 124 accredited medical facilities which […]
Will hoteliers invest in new projects?
Despite cyclical turbulences every now and then, in terms of capacity addition, Indian hospitality has […]
Carlson brings Radisson Red to Indian market
Radisson Red is an upscale, select service concept that boasts a forward-thinking focus on design […]
Google anticipates a big-ticket surge in online hotel booking
If the basic definition of e-commerce has to be taken into the account – anykind […]
Adding new routes in India will depend on market demand
Tigerair, the low cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), has been operating in India for […]
Direct flights between India and Vietnam to boost economic ties
Far away from its war-ravaged image, Vietnam is today considered to be a rising economic […]
We have never sincerely worked to design an effective eco-system for our tourism
I clearly remember receiving this ultimate compliment from a noted travel writer when Air Deccan […]
