印度就借道新疆空域与中国谈判
由于巴基斯坦自2025年4月起对印度航空公司关闭领空，印度正与中国谈判，寻求允许印度飞机使用新疆上空空域，为飞往欧洲和北美的航班开辟新航路。印度民航部长表示，相关磋商已持续一年以上，正在考虑经和田的航线。
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IHG Newsroom IHG and UHM sign Garner Hotel Jim Corbett in India
IHG has signed Garner Hotel Jim Corbett with United Hospitality Management (UHM) India, Garner's sixth signing in India. Located in Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, near Jim Corbett National Park, the 50-key hotel will be owned by Victorian Corporation and managed by UHM India, with opening scheduled for Q2 2027. Garner has reached 100 open hotels worldwide since its 2023 launch.
Web in Travel Trip.Biz launches Agent ONE; India travel market grows just 1% in 2025
Trip.Biz, Trip.com Group's business-travel arm, unveiled its Agent ONE AI suite at the Transform 2026 summit in Singapore, comprising planning, booking, approval and insight agents, claiming it cuts average booking time from about 45 minutes to 2 minutes and approval waits from over an hour to under 3 seconds. Meanwhile, a Phocuswright report shows India's travel market grew just 1% to $41.7 billion in 2025, with a 13% rebound to $47.2 billion expected in 2026. Cloudbeds and Klook launched a two-way distribution integration, and WTTC, JATA and Tourism EXPO Japan signed an MOU.
Skift Feed IndiGo Raises Ancillary Fees While Keeping Low Fares
IndiGo has raised fees for a range of optional services, including infant travel, excess baggage, unaccompanied minors, priority check-in and boarding, and travel certificates. Infant travel for children aged three days to two years without a separate seat now costs INR 3,000 ($31), up from INR 2,000 ($21). Domestic excess baggage rose to INR 800 ($8.3) per kilogram from INR 700 ($7.3). The domestic Fast Forward priority check-in and boarding service now costs INR 650 ($7), up from INR 450 ($5). The changes are modest in isolation but highlight a commercial lever for IndiGo as it enters the Willie Walsh era: monetizing passengers further without touching the low fares at the heart of its bu…
Skift Feed Cleartrip Launches Elite Loyalty Program Aimed at Reducing Travel Anxiety
Indian online travel agency Cleartrip has launched its new Elite loyalty program, designed around pre-transaction problems rather than post-transaction rewards. Chief Growth and Business Officer Manjari Singhal said customers often hesitate when unsure whether their plans will hold. The program includes domestic flight date changes for just INR 9 (about 9.4 cents) to encourage earlier booking, plus discounts of up to 20% on three eligible hotel bookings and an INR 5,000 (about $52) benefit.
European Commission Press Corner European Commission Presents EU-India Free Trade Deal to Council for Signature
The European Commission submitted proposals to the Council for the signature and conclusion of the EU-India Free Trade Agreement, seeking authorisation. If authorised, it would be the largest trade agreement ever concluded by both the EU and India. The deal would eliminate or reduce tariffs on 96% of EU goods exports to India, saving around €4 billion per year in duties, and improve market access and investment rules. The EU and India already trade over €180 billion in goods and services annually, supporting close to 800,000 EU jobs.
IHG Newsroom Air India and IHG Announce Landmark Loyalty Partnership
Air India's Maharaja Club and IHG One Rewards partnered, allowing members to earn points on stays and exchange points. IHG operates 53 hotels in India with a pipeline of 110.
Skift Feed Swiggy Launches Travel Concierge Crew
Indian food delivery giant Swiggy has repositioned Crew as a subscription-based, invite-only personal travel concierge targeting affluent, time-poor urban consumers. It covers flights, hotels, cabs, visas, forex, reservations, and local experiences with 24/7 support. Priced at INR 999 ($10.60) for six months. In earlier tests, 40-50% of requests were travel-related.
IHG Newsroom IHG Signs Garner Hotel Ahmedabad Motera with United Hospitality Management India
IHG has signed a franchise agreement with United Hospitality Management India for a Garner Hotel in Ahmedabad, scheduled to open in 2029 with 40 rooms. Located near Narendra Modi Stadium and the bullet train hub, it marks the first Garner property in Ahmedabad.
Agoda Newsroom Goa Tops Agoda Searches for India's Festive Long Weekends
Agoda's accommodation search data shows Goa as the top domestic destination for India's Rakshabandhan and Janmashtami long weekends, followed by Mumbai and Puri. Internationally, Singapore, Bali, and Bangkok lead. Based on searches from May 1 to July 31, 2026, the trends highlight a preference for short, diverse getaways.
Skift Feed Marriott Targets 100 Cities in India, Says Country Needs to Tell Its Story Better
Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano said at the World Leaders Forum in India that the country's tourism challenge is awareness, not overtourism. About 70% of Marriott's demand in India is domestic, and most international travelers know only two or three cities. Foreign arrivals fell 9.4% in 2025 to about 9 million, just 1.4% of global arrivals, amid a 97%+ cut in overseas marketing. Marriott still targets 100 cities by end of 2026 and 50,000 rooms by 2030, with 2025 revenue exceeding $1.5 billion, focusing on midscale and Tier-2/3 markets.
Skift Feed Ixigo Tests Packaged Tours for Trains, Uber Becomes a New Distribution Engine
India's Ixigo has made two strategic moves that extend its business beyond selling individual travel components. First, it launched Ixigo Bharat Darshan, its debut into packaged tours, offering curated spiritual and family travel packages sourced from state-owned IRCTC and bundled into single itineraries on the Ixigo app. The initial offering targets high-demand pilgrimage circuits and family destinations like Kashmir and the Northeast, with prices ranging from about $73 to $3,135, and notably solves a key pain point for Indian rail travelers by including confirmed train tickets alongside hotels and transfers. Second, Ixigo partnered with Uber to embed train-ticket booking directly within t…
IHG Newsroom IHG signs voco Karjat hotel in Maharashtra
IHG signed a management agreement with Discover Resorts Neral to convert a property in Karjat to its voco brand, expected to open by early 2028, adding over 200 rooms. Located in Maharashtra's Karjat, near Mumbai and Pune, the hotel targets leisure and MICE markets.
Skift Feed Iran War Highlights Indian Airlines' Reliance on Gulf Hubs
Following the outbreak of the Iran war, India's international aviation network contracted sharply in Q2 2026. Overall international passenger traffic to and from India fell about 9% to 17.2 million, but Indian carriers' international traffic fell about 27% to 6.4 million. Gulf hubs like Dubai and Doha are critical for Indian travelers, and airspace restrictions disrupted flights, with varying impacts across markets.
PhocusWire All News Uber Partners with Ixigo to Offer Train Booking in India
Uber has partnered with India-based OTA Ixigo to launch train ticket booking on the Uber app. The service enables users to book train tickets, check PNR status, and arrange rides to and from stations. Uber already has presence at major railway stations. The partnership builds on Uber's intercity services. Ixigo's co-CEOs said the partnership extends the experience beyond the train. Uber also expanded Uber Bike to 100 more cities, bringing its network to 225 cities.
Skift Feed Yatra Online Uses Travel Disruption to Go Deeper Into Corporate Travel
India's Yatra Online is leveraging geopolitical disruption (such as the Iran war) that has reduced international business travel to accelerate its expansion into the corporate travel market, including expanding its corporate technology platform, Travel Pro, and expense management tools, and entering the Middle East via a partnership with Kanoo Travel.
Skift Feed High-Paying Foreign Guests Still Missing in India, Oberoi Says
India's Oberoi hotel group said Middle East conflict cut international arrivals by ~10%, but strong domestic demand and extra marketing helped revenue grow 15% to INR 7 billion. The company is reducing employee working hours to curb attrition and plans nearly 30 new hotels by 2031, including a large Bengaluru project and The Oberoi London in 2028.
Skift Feed Lemon Tree Hotels Targets UAE, Thailand, and Maldives to Follow Indian Travelers
Lemon Tree Hotels, India's mid-market hotel group, plans to expand internationally, prioritizing the UAE, Thailand, and the Maldives, all within roughly three hours' flying time from India. Executive Chairman Patanjali Keswani noted that about 45% of demand comes from repeat guests, and the company has a loyalty program with approximately 2.5 million members. The company is also restructuring, splitting into asset-light Lemon Tree Hotels and ownership arm Fleur Hotels, with a separate listing for Fleur targeted for the first half of 2027.
IHG Newsroom IHG Opens First Vignette Collection Hotel in India and South West Asia
IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened The Aarlis Hotel Panchkula, marking the debut of its Vignette Collection brand in India and South West Asia. The 145-room property, set against the Shivalik hills, offers contemporary luxury with local character, featuring multiple dining venues, a spa, and approximately 30,000 sq. ft. of meetings and events space. Vignette Collection now includes 34 hotels across 17 countries, with 45 more in the pipeline.
MakeMyTrip Press Releases MakeMyTrip Q1 FY27 results: Gross bookings up 19.9% YoY
MakeMyTrip reported Q1 FY27 results with gross bookings up 19.9% YoY to approximately $2.9 billion, and revenue up 16.1%. Despite external headwinds, adjusted margins grew double digits across segments. The company launched Myra 2.0, an AI assistant handling over 85,000 daily conversations and resolving over 50% of post-booking queries.
MakeMyTrip Press Releases MakeMyTrip to report Q1 FY2027 results on August 3
MakeMyTrip Limited announced it will report its fiscal 2027 first quarter financial and operating results on August 3, 2026. The release will be posted on its IR website, followed by a live Zoom webinar.
PhocusWire All News 30 Sundays raises $6.7M Series A for AI travel planning
AI-powered vacation planning and booking tool 30 Sundays raised $6.7 million in Series A, bringing total funding to $7.5 million. Led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with existing investors Info Edge Ventures and Eximius Ventures increasing stakes. India-based, it offers video itineraries and conversational interface, with annualized gross booking value over $20 million from four destinations. Funds will boost product, tech, AI teams, marketing, and expand to new geographies and family segments.
FCDO Travel Advice UK Updates India Travel Advice: Avoid Certain Regions
The UK FCDO updated its India travel advice, maintaining warnings against all travel to areas within 10km of the India-Pakistan border, most of Jammu and Kashmir, and Manipur. The Wagah-Attari border crossing remains closed. Middle East escalation is causing flight disruptions. Entry requirements now include e-OCI and a mandatory health self-declaration form.
PhocusWire All News Ixigo acquires majority stake in Brevistay to expand hotel business
Indian online travel platform Ixigo has agreed to acquire a 54.66% stake in Brevistay for about $6.9 million. Brevistay specializes in flexible-duration hotel stays. Upon completion, Brevistay will become a subsidiary, and the combined network will include over 10,000 directly contracted hotels.
PhocusWire All News The Hosteller raises $16M to expand hostel network, build travel super app
Mumbai-based hostel company The Hosteller has raised approximately $16 million in Series B funding, led by PROMAFT Partners with participation from V3 Ventures. The funds will be used to expand to over 150 hostels and develop a travel super app integrating accommodation, F&B, mobility, and local experiences. The company currently operates over 70 hostels across 40+ destinations.
PhocusWire All News MakeMyTrip Partners with Mastercard on AI Travel Concierge
MakeMyTrip (MMT) has partnered with Mastercard to launch an AI-powered travel and lifestyle concierge called Lifestyle Navigator. The service combines MMT's travel marketplace and trip planning assistant Myra with Mastercard's AI capabilities to offer personalized experiences, including destination insights and payment product recommendations. MMT is the first OTA partner for Mastercard in this initiative, and it will be deployed first in India, available on MMT's platform later this year.
PhocusWire All News MakeMyTrip ponders IPO in India
India-based OTA MakeMyTrip is considering a listing in India to unlock additional capital for growth. The company recently completed an internal restructure bringing brands under a single entity. It also acquired tour operator Flamingo Transworld and invested in visa processing company Atlys. Revenue increased 11% to $296 million in Q3 FY2026.
SAP Concur Blog SAP Concur Fusion 2026: AI and Integrated Innovations Enhance Travel and Expense Management
At SAP Concur Fusion 2026, SAP Concur showcased AI-driven innovations including Joule integration with Microsoft 365, new Expense Automation and Pre-Submit Audit Agents, and deepened partnerships with Amex and Visa. Concur Travel expanded to India, and TripIt Pro added new risk alerts.
PhocusWire All News MakeMyTrip Acquires Flamingo Transworld to Expand Holiday Packages
India-based OTA MakeMyTrip has acquired a majority stake in tour operator Flamingo Transworld to strengthen its holiday packages business. Flamingo operates group tours in regions like Gujarat and Maharashtra. The acquisition will leverage complementary customer bases and distribution to widen package options.
US Travel Advisories U.S. State Department Issues Level 2 Travel Advisory for India
The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 2 travel advisory for India, urging increased caution due to crime and terrorism. Some rural areas carry higher risk, and U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel there. Terrorists may target tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets, and government facilities.
US Travel Advisories U.S. State Department Updates India Travel Advisory with Entry Requirements
The U.S. Department of State reissued India's Level 2 travel advisory with updates to entry/exit requirements. The advisory cites crime and terrorism risks and lists multiple Do Not Travel areas, including Jammu and Kashmir (except eastern Ladakh), the India-Pakistan border, parts of central and east India, and Manipur. It also notes that satellite phones and GPS devices are illegal in India, with penalties up to $200,000 or three years in jail.