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What IHCL’s 4th Hotel in Varanasi Says About India’s Religious Tourism Boom

Religious tourism is booming in India and hospitality companies are now catching up to cater to this demand.

What IHCL’s 4th Hotel in Varanasi Says About India’s Religious Tourism Boom

Overtourism

Latest Move to Fight Overtourism in India – India Report

The court’s order follows the Tamil Nadu government report that said 20,000 vehicles enter these hill stations every day. This posed concerns for the elephants in the region as well as the drought prevailing in the Nilgiris.

Latest Move to Fight Overtourism in India – India Report

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.

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

Airlines

IndiGo Places First-Ever Order For Widebody Aircraft With 30 Airbus A350s

Despite having the largest market share in India and a fleet size of 350 jets, the low-cost carrier has only operated narrow-body aircraft.

IndiGo Places First-Ever Order For Widebody Aircraft With 30 Airbus A350s

Cruises

Cruise Tourism in India Reaches All-Time High – India Report

India is seeking to boost its cruise tourism. It aims to attract 4 million cruise tourists by 2041, up from 300,000 in 2023.

Cruise Tourism in India Reaches All-Time High – India Report

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.

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

Airlines

India Connects Southeast Asia and Middle East, Says IndiGo Chairman – India Report

Indian airlines are forging international partnerships and boosting connectivity at a rapid scale. These collaborations are helping India become an international hub.

India Connects Southeast Asia and Middle East, Says IndiGo Chairman – India Report

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.

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

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.

How Thailand Hopes to Meet Its Goal For 1.7 Million Indian Tourists

Hotels

Hyatt Hotels Sets Sights on India’s Thriving Leisure Market

Hyatt currently has 50 hotels in 17 markets in India. Its next 50 will be in more diversified markets of India.

Hyatt Hotels Sets Sights on India’s Thriving Leisure Market