[ad_1] The heightened focus that consumers today place on travel experiences opens new opportunities for brands (particularly those in the financial services sector) and the travel industry alike to deepen their engagement with their most valued customers.Read more: Overlooked joys of raising a teenager parents should not forget With travel …
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Vistara to fly daily non-stop between Delhi and Bali, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] (File photo) Full-service carrier Vistara has announced daily non-stop flights between Delhi and Bali, starting December 1, 2023. This would make Vistara the only airline offering direct connectivity between the two cities currently. According to Vistara, it will be deploying its A321LR aircraft, with a three-class configuration, giving its …
Read More »Booking.com’s Laura Houldsworth, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Leading global travel brand, Booking.com has launched its inaugural “How India Travels” report, where it provided a valuable glimpse into the evolving preferences and behaviours of Indian travellers and the drivers behind this transformation. The report curated in association with McKinsey & Company was revealed in Delhi by the …
Read More »OYO to add 750 new hotels in key leisure markets for festive & winter travel season, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Picture used for representation. With the festive and winter tourism season approaching, OYO is gearing up to expand its footprint in India’s prime leisure markets. The company has set its sights on adding 750 hotels in the next three months, spanning across 35+ leisure destinations. Among these, significant emphasis …
Read More »Strategic product expansion, personalisation drive SKIL Travel’s profit surge, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] For SKIL Corporate Travel, an end-to-end hospitality solutions provider for accommodation, events, MICE,and ground transportation, the Covid pandemic set the pace for the growth of the company. As the space evolved and the competition diversified amidst a big shift towards online solutions, the company figured its way around it …
Read More »MR Synrem joins as the new Managing Director of ITDC, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] MR Synrem, a seasoned IAS officer from the 2002 Batch, Assam-Meghalaya Cadre, has assumed the position of Managing Director at India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC). In this new role, he will add to his current responsibilities as Joint Secretary and Additional Director General within the Ministry of Tourism, Government …
Read More »Rajasthan surpasses 10 cr tourists mark in Sept, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image Rajasthan‘s tourism sector is on an upward trajectory, with growing popularity among both the domestic as well as international travellers. As per the latest update by the state tourism department, Rajasthan has witnessed over 10 crore tourists in September 2023, advancing its move to establish itself as …
Read More »Hotel rates expected to rise globally in 2024, Mumbai leads the chart among key cities, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] The latest forecasts from American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), consulting suggest that hotel rates are poised to continue their upward trajectory in 2024 across most global destinations. This trend is anticipated even as leisure travel demand is expected to soften. The Hotel Monitor 2024 report, based on …
Read More »Saudi Arabia announces bid to host football World Cup in 2034, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] FIFA World Cup (Reuters photo) Saudi Arabia announced its plans to bid to host the 2034 World Cup, the latest step in a campaign to turn the kingdom into a global sports powerhouse. The bid “intends to deliver a world-class tournament and will draw inspiration from Saudi Arabia’s ongoing …
Read More »How Blockchain-based passports will change travel forever, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Pic for representational purposes In a world where technological advancements are reshaping every facet of our lives, the conventional notion of passports is undergoing a remarkable transformation. The infusion of blockchain technology into passport systems holds the potential to elevate security measures, optimise operational efficiency, and enhance the overall …
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