leisure travel Archives

Online Travel

How Indians are Traveling During the Festive Season: India Report

Indians are increasingly prioritizing travel experiences and the long holiday during the festive season is incentive enough to satiate that wanderlust.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 weeks 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

Tourism

Mastercard Executive Shares 6 Key Insights Shaping Indian Travel Trends

India's tourism market has made significant strides post pandemic, with a growing appetite for diverse experiences, authenticity and wellness. The world should recognize and cater to India's evolving preferences.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

Online Travel

Booking.com Highlights its Short-Term Rental Strategy in India

Investing in the country's alternative accommodations is a timely bet, especially with the pandemic speeding up the adoption of this segment.

Amrita Ghosh | 3 months ago

Airlines

Airlines Struggle to Keep Pace With Shifting Travel Patterns

The airline business was already difficult enough. Now, the old rules don't apply when it comes to gauging travel demand.

Rajesh Kumar Singh, Reuters | 4 months ago

Tourism

Middle East Small Businesses Amp up Travel and Entertainment Spending

Mastercard's Travel Industry Trends 2023 report highlights the significance of personalized experiences and flexible payment options in meeting evolving consumer expectations. By prioritizing these factors, travel businesses can cultivate stronger customer relationships, boost loyalty, and thrive in a highly competitive market.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago

Business Travel

American Express Sees Flights Propping Up Record Spending Volume On Cards

Credit card members are flying and eating out like never before, driven by Millennial and Gen Z's propensity to travel. Hotels are lagging airlines in terms of growth.

Matthew Parsons | 7 months ago

Airlines

Spanish Airports Outperformed European Peers and Pandemic Levels

Spanish airports have something that some of their European counterparts don't — a heavy tilt toward leisure travel, which is advantageous under the current circumstances.

Matteo Allievi, Reuters | 8 months ago