[ad_1] Nepal will soon be making it mandatory for all climbers headed to Mount Everest to carry an electronic chip that would be helpful in rescue in case of any emergency at the world’s highest peak. The government will soon be formulating a rule for making such a chip mandatory …
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American Airlines is raising bag fees and changing how customers earn frequent-flyer points, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] American Airlines is raising the cost of checking bags and it is making other changes to push customers to buy tickets directly from the airline if they want to earn frequent-flyer points. The airline said on Tuesday that checking a bag on a domestic flight will rise from USD …
Read More »Hotels set for 11-13% revenue growth next fiscal on a high base: CRISIL, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Picture used for representation only Hotel industry in India is slated for a healthy revenue growth of 11-13 per cent in the next fiscal after a strong 15-17 per cent growth in the current fiscal, backed by steady domestic demand and ramp up in foreign traveller demand, stated a …
Read More »ACI forecasts doubling of global passenger numbers by 2042; India in top 5 markets, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Source (ACI) ACI World released its annual World Airport Traffic Forecasts (WATF) 2023–2052 dataset, unveiling key insights into air travel demand and trends for the next three decades. Among the highlights, it was noted that the passenger numbers are forecasted to double by 2042 and soar to 2.5 times …
Read More »ixigo files draft papers for IPO with fresh issue size of INR 120 crore, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] ixigo IPO Le Travenues Technology, the parent company of the leading travel booking firm ixigo, has submitted initial documents to Security Exchange Bureau of India (SEBI) for its initial public offering (IPO). The Gurugram-based firm plans to raise funds through a combination of fresh equity shares worth INR 120 …
Read More »ATM withdrawal fees highest in Turkiye, Bhutan & Nepal for Indian travellers, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Picture used for representation. Wise, a leading global technology company specialising in international money transfers, has unveiled crucial insights into ATM withdrawal fees for Indian travellers visiting popular destinations across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. As travellers gear up for international trips in 2024, Wise’s latest research provides guidance on …
Read More »EaseMyTrip continues strong fin performance with 18.1% jump in revenue; PAT up by 9.5%, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Image used for representation only EaseMyTrip.com, a leading online travel platform in India, continues its strong financial performance, reporting INR 1,607.9 million in revenue for Q3FY24, marking an 18.1 per cent year-on-year increase. EBITDA reached INR 653.7 million, up by 10.9 per cent year-on-year, with a Profit After Tax …
Read More »Akasa Air announces Srinagar as 20th destination in its network, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Akasa Air The domestic carrier, Akasa Air has announced the addition of Srinagar as the 20th destination to its expanding network. Starting March 1 2024, the airline will operate daily flights between Mumbai and Srinagar catering to the growing air travel demand between these two cities. This expansion is …
Read More »Mahindra Group announces strategic leadership changes, Manoj Bhat new MD & CEO of the holidays & resorts business, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Manoj Bhat, MD & CEO, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India The Mahindra Group has revealed significant leadership appointments across its businesses, showcasing a commitment to leveraging top internal talent for key roles. Manoj Bhat, currently serving as Group Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed as the Managing Director & …
Read More »Tourism, aviation & hospitality industry stakeholders share reactions, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] The recent interim budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has sparked optimism and enthusiasm among industry leaders in India’s travel, tourism, aviation, and hospitality sectors. With a focus on driving economic growth, enhancing infrastructure, and promoting tourism, the budget is expected to usher in significant opportunities for growth …
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