Travel in city Delhi

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson is undertaking a massive project: completely overhauling India’s newly privatized 92-year-old flag carrier after decades of underinvestment by the Indian government. The average age of an Air India employee was 54 years old. The airline had such a dated email system that its employees started using Gmail.

The first time that Eric Garcetti stayed at the U.S. Embassy in India was during his college years. A friend’s father had been appointed the U.S. Ambassador, and Garcetti was invited to join on a trip. He had no idea that the embassy would become his home years later.

Last week, hundreds of global travel professionals gathered in Delhi for the inaugural Skift India Summit and the opportunity to glean valuable insights from the CEOs of major travel brands, including The Oberoi Group, OYO, Agoda and the country’s flag carrier, Air India. “India is having a moment,” explains Brian Quinn, head of event programming at Skift, “with the India outbound traveler poised to become the biggest global force in coming years.”

When conjuring up images of Delhi most travelers are quick to think of scenes like the Red Fort or the Chandni Chowk Market in Old Delhi—a bustling metropolis packed with sights and sounds that are probably pretty exciting yet unfamiliar to most Western travelers. Visiting Old Delhi is an absolute must while in town—especially if it’s your first time—but if your preference still leans toward being primped, pampered, wined, and dined, you’ll want to set up your base in New Delhi.

Oberoi Group — known for its luxury hotel brands Oberoi and Trident — is quietly developing new hotels close to nature, the company’s top boss revealed on Wednesday.

India could well be the breeding ground for lifestyle hotels.

The inaugural Skift India Summit kicks-off this week in Delhi with the opening reception on March 19 and the main event on March 20.

Elliott Ferguson, CEO of Destination DC, knows what’s needed to boost Indian arrivals to the U.S. capital.

The annual passenger capacity at Indian airports is set to increase by 60 million. This comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated new terminal buildings at 12 airports across the country.

The inaugural Skift India Summit kicks-off next week in Delhi-NCR and to get you excited, we wanted to prepare you for the countless exclusive insights, intuitive conversations, and world-class industry networking.

The hospitality industry in India is undergoing a rapid expansion. According to data from real estate services firm JLL, a total of 131 hotels opened in the country between January and September 2023, with another 182 properties signed. That’s over 8,200 keys, with more than 16,000 in the pipeline. 

Hotel developer Chalet Hotels has announced that it is in the process of acquiring Courtyard by Marriott Aravali Resort. The 158-key resort, located near Delhi, is under the ownership of Ayushi and Poonam estates. It has been operational since June 2022. 

Qatar Airways will cease operations at Dabolim Airport (GOI) on 20 June 2024, with its last departure from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to GOI being 19 June 2024 and its last departure from GOI to DOH being 20 June 2024

With just under a month to go until the largest travel event in India, Skift India Summit, over 100 companies already plan to attend on March 19-20 in Delhi-NCR. This includes a cohort of names including Changi Airport Group, Dusit Hotels & Resorts, EIH Limited, RARE India, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, and The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group just to name a few.

The Maldives might not be the world’s cheapest holiday destination, but it is possible to cut back on what you spend with some clever planning and a spot of compromise.

As the global travel landscape evolves, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for industry professionals. We are officially one month away from the inaugural Skift India Summit, set to take place in Delhi on March 19-20. 

Air India may be on the rise with its swanky new Airbus A350, but it can't escape the basket case that is its old long-haul economy product.

Air India is completely rebranding after years of decline — and it's finally giving business-class travelers something to look forward to. 

Skift India Summit – which will undoubtedly be the best travel industry conference ever seen in India – kicks-off in Delhi-NCR on March 20 and will bring together a top-notch line-up of speakers focused on the region’s future. 

Apeejay Surendra Park Hotels, commonly known as Park Hotels, is set to have its IPO on February 5. The group currently operates 30 hotels in 20 cities across India, with 2,298 rooms. Through a strategic mix of ownership, management contracts and leased properties, the group aims to open 56 hotel by 2026.

Statues of 41 deities in bright robes and garlands watch as we walk, silent and sock-footed, through endless intricate archways and air that smells of sandalwood and jasmine. A mirrored table under the elaborate central dome reflects rings of dancing figures. The Shri Sanatan Hindu temple, opened in 2010 on the Ealing Road, is a mesmerising slice of north India surrounded by grey London suburbs. The walls and more than 200 limestone pillars were hand-carved in Gujarat, featuring birds, animals and scenes from Hindu scripture.