Articles tagged “asia monthly”

Online Travel

Booking.com’s Insight on How India Travels: India Report

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago

Airlines

Skift India Report: Strong Recovery and Reduced Losses for Aviation Industry

Amidst signs of resilience and revival, ICRA's report also highlights the financial strain that some airlines are under, despite incremental improvements. The Indian aviation sector, characterized by intense competition, high operational costs, regulatory issues, and market volatility, has historically been a challenging business environment for airlines.

Skift | 1 month ago

Online Travel

Skift India Report: Online Travel Agencies Wield Power of Celebrity Endorsements

Bollywood's influence on marketing is undeniable. Online travel agencies are cleverly leveraging this by enlisting Bollywood celebrities to sell travel. Let there be lights, camera and action!

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

Hotels

Hilton Identifies a New ‘GenerAsian’ Traveler and Here’s What They Want

What's in a name? Call them GenerAsian Travelers or Native Explorers, a majority of Asian travelers share a strong penchant for travel experiences rooted in culture and heritage. Their shared enthusiasm extends to exploring the broader region as well.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

Tourism

Israel Tourism Sector Shuts Down After Hamas Attack

Israel had high hopes for tourism this year, not only as an economic driver, but as peacemaker with the rest of the world. Those hopes have come crashing down with last weekend's Hamas attack.

Josh Corder and Peden Doma Bhutia, Skift | 2 months ago

Tourism

Skift India Report: Tourism Job Postings Surge

Smaller cities in India are playing a significant role in the resurgence of jobs in the travel and tourism sector, indicating a broader geographic distribution of tourism opportunities.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

Hotels

Skift India Report: Strong Hotel Growth to Now Return to Normal

While the Hotelviate report does highlight the surge witnessed in India's organized hotel sector, it also approaches the future with cautious optimism. It serves as a reminder that the exceptional developments witnessed in 2022-23 were unprecedented.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

Online Travel

Agoda to Offer Travel Booking Services to Snapdeal Customers

Indian e-commerce platforms are diversifying services by integrating travel offerings to address a broader spectrum of consumer demands. This collaboration also helps online travel agencies to broaden their presence and accessibility within the Indian market.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

Tourism

Chinese Tourists Have a New Love Affair with … Iceland

Alongside the gradual resurgence of confidence among Chinese travelers, travel bookings are also making a comeback. Perhaps it's not yet time to write off the Chinese traveler.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

Travel Technology

How Whatsapp Flows Could Pave the Way for Personalized Travel Experiences

WhatsApp's evolving suite of services and its impact on businesses demonstrate the platform's potential to reshape customer engagement and service. The future of customer interactions appears increasingly promising.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago