Articles tagged “trains”

Tourism

Thailand and Malaysia’s Cross-Border Tourism Initiative Hits the Road

While Thailand explores new tourism markets, it's keeping a strong focus on its Southeast Asian neighbors — welcoming tourists not only by air but by road, too. This cross-border tourism promotion between Thailand and Malaysia reflects a larger ASEAN vision of seamless regional travel.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 weeks ago

Thailand and Malaysia’s Cross-Border Tourism Initiative Hits the Road

Ground Transport

Amtrak Says It’s Time to ‘Retrain Travel’ in New Ad Campaign

Amtrak is taking a lesson from the hotel marketing playbook and focusing on its guest amenities to take on the airlines and other competitors.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 month ago

Amtrak Says It’s Time to ‘Retrain Travel’ in New Ad Campaign

Podcasts

The Great Digital Shift of India’s Road Transport

To meet the demands of India’s mobile-first consumer economy, the ground transportation sector is undergoing a significant digitization boom. A shift that reflects broader trends in how people prefer to navigate their journeys.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

The Great Digital Shift of India’s Road Transport

Online Travel

Superapp? Nah, India’s Ixigo Would Rather Adopt a Multi-App Strategy

Ixigo's got it figured out: Why go superapp when you have loyal users? Ixigo's multi-brand, multi-app strategy meets all travel needs and makes cross-selling easy. No one-size-fits-all solution needed.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

Superapp? Nah, India’s Ixigo Would Rather Adopt a Multi-App Strategy

Online Travel

Ixigo IPO Opens: CEOs Explain Timing and Smaller Listing Size

Wait-and-watch? Not anymore! Ixigo's CEOs tell Skift that they’re ready to dive into what they’re calling the "golden era" of online travel. With ideal market conditions for growth, the Indian OTA is moving forward with an IPO, aiming to use tech-driven customer experiences to strengthen its position.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago

Ixigo IPO Opens: CEOs Explain Timing and Smaller Listing Size

Online Travel

Ixigo IPO To Open Next Week: Indian OTA Aims to Raise $89 Million

The back-to-back IPOs of TBO Tek and Ixigo signify a robust resurgence in the travel industry, highlighting the market's optimism and the sector's readiness to capitalize on the post-pandemic recovery. The Indian travel tech landscape looks set for a dynamic phase of expansion and innovation.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago

Ixigo IPO To Open Next Week: Indian OTA Aims to Raise $89 Million

Tourism

Fighting Overtourism: Madhya Pradesh Looks to Introduce Tourist Registration System — India Report

Religious travel is a significant aspect of tourism in India. However, overcrowding at key religious destinations often leads to potential dangerous situations such as stampedes. Uttarakhand has taken its first step to solve this issue, and Madhya Pradesh is now likely to follow.

Bulbul Dhawan | 6 months ago

Fighting Overtourism: Madhya Pradesh Looks to Introduce Tourist Registration System — India Report

Tourism

Record-Breaking Number of Road Trips Projected For Memorial Day Weekend

Buckle up. AAA expects a major weekend for air travel and especially road trips this Memorial Day.

Elizabeth Casolo | 6 months ago

Record-Breaking Number of Road Trips Projected For Memorial Day Weekend

Cruises

Cruise Tourism in India Reaches All-Time High – India Report

India is seeking to boost its cruise tourism. It aims to attract 4 million cruise tourists by 2041, up from 300,000 in 2023.

Bulbul Dhawan | 7 months ago

Cruise Tourism in India Reaches All-Time High – India Report

Business Travel

Vacation Rentals on Business Trips? Who Gets the Best Airline Seat?

Business travel still has a long way to go in terms of sustainability and accommodating employee needs. Mastercard’s latest survey shows how no company is the same.

Elizabeth Casolo | 7 months ago

Vacation Rentals on Business Trips? Who Gets the Best Airline Seat?