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India Is Where the Voice-First Travel App Gets Built
India has the literacy gaps, the linguistic diversity, the voice-first consumer behavior, and now the sovereign AI stack to build voice-first travel. No other large travel market combines all of them at this scale.
War, weak rupee and high fares hit India’s travel firms as demand softens
Online travel giants like MakeMyTrip, ixigo, and Yatra are seeing a dip in air ticketing revenue as rising costs and geopolitical tensions push travelers to swap expensive Western trips for domestic and Southeast Asian alternatives.
Marriott Bonvoy: Travel passions, not demographics, now drive hotel loyalty in Asia Pacific
The report, surveying 1,731 travelers from eight markets including India, Australia, Japan, and Singapore, finds that 89% of APEC travelers are part of at least one loyalty program
Thomas Cook India flags business risks, says booking pipeline soft
Thomas Cook India saw 11 per cent year on year decline in revenue in fourth quarter FY 26 as West Asia conflict resulted in travel disruption
What is the current situation with Air India flights? #travel
Air India scales back international service Air India has announced reductions to its international flight network, with changes affecting what routes are cancelled and what services are reduced. The adjustment comes in the context of ongoing operational and …
India's travel industry braces for hit from Modi's appeal to avoid foreign trips
The travel pullback is unfolding against a backdrop of rising global inflation, with crude oil trading above $100 a barrel after Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz choked off a fifth of global supply of oil and liquefied natural gas
Ennismore opens first India hotel, targets travellers choosing experiences over goods
Ennismore, a global lifestyle hospitality company, has launched its first hotel in India. The Roswyn property in Mumbai offers 109 suites. This marks a significant entry into a market experiencing rapid growth. Experts believe India is at an economic inflecti…
Indian Online Travel Companies Are Done Just Selling Tickets
Indian OTAs are done competing purely on price. The new game is about how much of your travel life they can absorb before you think to look elsewhere. Partnerships and AI are the tools. The real prize? Travelers’ attention.
In new travel trend, 'thousands of Indian parents' are going on trips without their children. IIT Bombay graduate-turned-founder explains the reason
Indian parents are embracing a new era of travel. After decades of prioritizing family, many are now choosing solo trips or journeys with friends. This shift focuses on personal comfort, safety, and stress-free planning. The travel industry is recognizing thi…
Air India considering making cuts to domestic meals and lounges optional to reduce war impact
Air India might be considering sacrificing meals and lounge access to cut per-trip costs for customers. Here is what is on the table so far