India’s travel and hospitality sector is approaching what senior executives describe as a “once-in-a-generation” inflection point – but is it truly seizing this opportunity? India is a fast-growing market with huge potential, but the central takeaway from this week’s Skift India Intelligence Summit in Delhi, was that it isn’t being fully tapped. Domestic travel is … Read more
Indian travelers are exploring leisure and recreation activities, according to data shared by search engine platform JustDial. The platform noted a 21% year-on-year increase in overall search for leisure activities between February 1 and April 16 this year. It added that there was a surge in interest for water parks, amusement parks, and resorts. Non-metro … Read more
Thailand has shared its vision for tourism cooperation between India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The initiatives include plans for an “ASEAN-India Forum 2025 Thailand” focusing on two-way tourism development between India and the region. At the 12th ASEAN-India Tourism Ministers Meeting in Malaysia, Thai tourism and sports minister Sorawong Thienthong on … Read more
Asia’s Tourism Boom: Visa-Free is the New Black Travel in Asia is back with a vengeance. The region is leading the global tourism recovery in 2024, with international arrivals surging to pre-pandemic levels in many destinations. Popular tourist hubs like Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia are reporting record visitor numbers, fueled by pent-up demand and strategic … Read more
Travel in Asia is back. The region is leading global tourism recovery in 2024 with international arrivals surging to pre-pandemic levels in many destinations. Popular tourist hubs like Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia are reporting record visitor numbers, buoyed by pent-up demand and targeted policy changes. However, one factor is helping make this rebound even stronger: … Read more