India’s cruise tourism industry is on the brink of a major transformation, evolving from a niche luxury segment into a mass travel experience. Once catering primarily to affluent travellers, cruises are now attracting middle-class families, retirees, and first-time voyagers. India has set an ambitious target of welcoming 1 million cruise...
YouTube and Instagram accounted for more than 62% of digital ad spending, driven by the popularity of short-form videos and influencer-led content that boosted campaign visibility. Influencer marketing saw a 45% year-on-year growth, with a strong focus on local travel, weekend escapes, and practical travel advice. Image credit: Pixabay India’s...
India’s travel and tourism sector is on the brink of remarkable expansion, with Julia Simpson projecting a 7% annual growth over the next decade. This surge presents a tremendous opportunity for the country’s economic landscape. The sector is expected to soon contribute 10% to the national GDP. Prime Minister Narendra...
From its humble beginnings as a bootstrapped venture to becoming one of India’s leading online travel platforms and a unicorn, EaseMyTrip has redefined the travel booking experience for millions. At the helm of this remarkable journey is Rikant Pittie, Co-founder and CEO, whose vision and strategic acumen have helped the...
India is making strides in Hyperloop development, with IIT Madras hosting Asia’s longest test facility. Originally introduced by Elon Musk, Hyperloop uses levitating pods in vacuum tubes to enable ultra-fast and sustainable travel. Despite regulatory and safety challenges, global standardization efforts are in progress. With increasing investments and government support,...
India has witnessed steady growth in tourism, with increasing numbers of both domestic and international tourists exploring its treasures in recent years. The industry plays a significant role in contributing to the country’s economy, job creation and revenue generation while holding immense potential for further growth. Image Source: Shutterstock India...
Vivek Agarwal, Partner – Infrastructure, Government and Healthcare (IGH), KPMG in India, opines that the recent landmark announcements by the Union government for the travel sector can potentially bolster momentum, but given the business-as-usual scenario, it’ll take a considerable amount of time to witness the positive domino effect of these...
Rajiv Mehra, Vice President, IATO, opines that survival is out of the question for a number of tourism players with the current meagre levels of demand. While international tourism might take time to rebound, domestic tourism can show early signs of recovery ahead of the festive season in India. But...
COVID-19 has left an indelible mark on all sectors of the global economy, with travel and tourism industry being no exception. Languished by this insipid experience, & ensuing travel and entry restrictions at international borders, the travel and tourism industry is said to see 50 million jobs losses worldwide. It...
To counter the COVID-19 impact countries are exploring possible course corrections like bilateral travel bubbles, domestic tourism and touchless travel.• The travel and tourism industry has been among the most severe casualties of the COVID-19 induced lockdowns & ensuing travel and entry restrictions at international borders. • Unfortunately, owing to its...
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