Articles tagged “russia”

Online Travel

Behind the New Focus on Indian Regional Markets – India Report

India has a handful of major gateway cities that get all the attention. But increasingly, travel companies are targeting the up-and-coming regional markets.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 weeks ago

Behind the New Focus on Indian Regional Markets – India Report

Tourism

Russia’s Tourism Uptick: New Skift Travel Health Index

Russia's recent gains are fueled by strategic marketing efforts and visa waivers.

Saniya Zanpure | 4 months ago

Russia’s Tourism Uptick: New Skift Travel Health Index

Airlines

Lufthansa Group Cuts Outlook as Flagship Carrier Struggles to Break Even

The Lufthansa Group lowered its outlook for 2024 due to negative market trends — particularly in Asia — and aircraft delivery delays that have afflicted most of the industry.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 months ago

Lufthansa Group Cuts Outlook as Flagship Carrier Struggles to Break Even

Online Travel

Ixigo IPO Garners Significant Demand Across Investor Categories — India Report

Ixigo's IPO closed to a blockbuster subscription window. The online travel company's performance at the Indian bourses is indicative of the positive sentiments that prevail in India with regard to the travel industry.

Bulbul Dhawan | 5 months ago

Ixigo IPO Garners Significant Demand Across Investor Categories — India Report

News Blog

South Africa Hosts BRICS Meeting, Targets Recovery of Pre-Pandemic Tourism Levels

South African Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille hosted a BRICS Tourism Ministers Meeting on Tuesday focusing on tourism recovery between the bloc of nations. Tourism growth related to direct flights among Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa was discussed as a follow-up to the BRICS Summit the country hosted in August. From January to…

Selene Brophy | 1 year 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 | 1 year ago

Skift India Report: Tourism Job Postings Surge

Online Travel

Skift India Report: Majority of Travelers Procrastinate Buying Insurance

Lack of education about travel insurance remains the biggest obstacle for brands’ selling it. Companies must therefore inform consumers on why they need the product regardless.

Amrita Ghosh | 1 year ago

Skift India Report: Majority of Travelers Procrastinate Buying Insurance

Tourism

Skift India Report: MakeMyTrip Partners With Tourism Ministry

Given travelers’ demand for exciting alternatives to the packed streets of tourist hotspots, India’s best kept secrets are now waiting for new stories to tell.

Amrita Ghosh | 1 year ago

Skift India Report: MakeMyTrip Partners With Tourism Ministry

Tourism

Skift India Report: More Travelers Are Embracing Travel Rewards and Benefits

Travel and tourism companies are successfully building aspirational value into their travel benefits. Now they must pay heed to “predictable personalization” to engage with the customer in relevant ways.

Amrita Ghosh | 1 year ago

Skift India Report: More Travelers Are Embracing Travel Rewards and Benefits

Tourism

Europe’s Travel Revival Appears to be Slow

The Skift Travel Health Index shows that all regions have recovered, but Europe's travel revival appears to be rather slow. With 17 out of 22 countries having fully recovered and Europe being a popular summer hotspot, the global travel industry has geared up for a bright summer season.

Saniya Zanpure | 1 year ago

Europe’s Travel Revival Appears to be Slow