Articles tagged “vistara”

Tourism

Where Indians Are Traveling Now – India Report

Last year, India was the fifth-largest source market for Singapore. In 2024, India became second-largest overseas source market for the U.S. and third-largest source for Singapore, showing big gains in short-haul as well as long-haul destinations.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 day ago

Where Indians Are Traveling Now – India Report

Hotels

The Leela’s Latest Luxury Offering – India Report

As demand for luxury short-term vacation rentals rises in India, The Leela is seemingly seeking to leverage its established presence in the luxury hospitality space to capture more share of this market.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 weeks ago

The Leela’s Latest Luxury Offering – India Report

Experiences

India’s Upcoming Wedding Season – India Report

Nearly 5 million weddings could bring in some $70 billion. And luxury hotels are seeing an uptick in demand.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago

India’s Upcoming Wedding Season – India Report

Airlines

Air India-Vistara Loyalty Program: Top 10 Questions

With IndiGo's move into loyalty programs, Air India will need to sharpen its loyalty strategy to stay competitive, especially in a market where where cost and convenience drive consumer choice.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

Air India-Vistara Loyalty Program: Top 10 Questions

Cruises

Goa to Get New Cruise Terminal – India Report

Goa has witnessed a 40% increase in cruise tourism, and a new terminal is coming soon. But there are more problems in the state that need to be solved to attract international tourists.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 months ago

Goa to Get New Cruise Terminal – India Report

Podcasts

Air India-Vistara Merger: Strategic Win or Tata’s Gamble?

While the merger is a necessary step to consolidate Tata Group’s airline assets, Air India faces stiff competition on both the international and domestic fronts. Its ability to overhaul operations, modernize services, and win back market share will determine whether it can compete effectively against heavyweights like Emirates and the ever-dominant Indigo.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

Air India-Vistara Merger: Strategic Win or Tata’s Gamble?

Airlines

Demand Surges for Festive Season Travel – India Report

The upcoming festive season is driving a surge in demand for travel across India. Airfares remain stable due to early bookings and special discounts, but there could be a spike as travel dates near.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 months ago

Demand Surges for Festive Season Travel – India Report

Tourism

Visa Enters Partnership to Skill India’s Tourism Workforce Amid Shortage — India Report

Skilling programs are necessary. However, training them to take up jobs in tourism cannot be the only focus: the industry also needs to figure out how to retain the talent.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 months ago

Visa Enters Partnership to Skill India’s Tourism Workforce Amid Shortage — India Report

Airlines

Merger Date Set for Air India and Vistara

The merger of Vistara and Air India will end the long process of consolidating the web of aviation entities and organizing them into one airline business. This follows a 24-year quest for Singapore Airlines and Tata to co-own Air India. 

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 3 months ago

Merger Date Set for Air India and Vistara

Airlines

India Is Trying to Make Air Travel Affordable, But How? – India Report

India's aviation sector is expanding and people from smaller cities are increasingly looking to fly. Keeping airfares in check is key to ensuring that air travel remains accessible to the Indian middle class, particularly as it makes up for about a third of the country's population.

Bulbul Dhawan | 4 months ago

India Is Trying to Make Air Travel Affordable, But How? – India Report