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Business Travel

State Bank of India Launches Its First Travel Credit Card – India Report

While there are several co-branded credit cards offered by airlines and hotels, banks releasing travel-focused core credit cards indicates a shift in consumer preference and the rising popularity of travel credit cards in India.

Bulbul Dhawan | 4 days ago

Online Travel

Indian GenZs Plan International Travels After Getting First Salary – India Report

Being meticulous planners and financially independent, young travelers have made India a lucrative source market for several countries.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 week ago

Tourism

How Indians Are Traveling Now: Takeaways From MakeMyTrip’s First Trend Report

MakeMyTrip shares insights into changing preferences of Indian travelers as the Indian tourism industry is poised for significant growth in 2024.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 weeks ago

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 | 2 weeks 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 | 2 weeks 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 | 3 weeks 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 | 3 weeks 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 | 3 weeks 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 | 3 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 | 3 weeks ago