Skift Take
In this week’s edition of the Skift India Travel Podcast, hosts Peden Doma Bhutia and Bulbul Dhawan discuss the latest developments in India’s travel and tourism sector.
— Peden Doma Bhutia
Key Points
Indigo Expansion: Indigo placed its first order for widebody planes with 30 Airbus A350 jets to enhance its long-haul international network, aiming to support India’s goal of becoming an aviation hub.
Hospitality Growth: Major hotel brands like IHCL, IHG, and Marriott are rapidly expanding in India, focusing on tier-2 and tier-3 cities while addressing service quality and talent shortages.
Destination Weddings: India is positioning itself as a premier wedding destination with diverse offerings and improved infrastructure, aiming to retain and attract the $1.9 billion destination wedding market.