Skift India Forum 2025 brought together industry leaders, visionaries, and innovators in the travel industry to decode the key trends shaping the sector. Leading CEOs and executives presented their insights into India's vast global potential and how live events, purpose-driven experiences, and cross-border collaboration are redefining the market. In this report, Skift partnered with OYO to capture key insights, memorable moments, and actionable takeaways from industry leaders drawn directly from discussions at this year’s event.

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**In this report: **

• India’s next phase in global tourism and how the country is evolving as a major international player
• Expansion plans for airline networks, fleet modernization, and the growing demand for luxury travel experiences
• How hotel brands are moving beyond major cities and tapping into new markets for growth
• The rise of travel tech, including flexible payments, AI-driven trip planning, and the emergence of super apps T
• he importance of smarter infrastructure development and attracting global live events to strengthen India’s tourism appeal
• The growing influence of culture, wellness, and purpose-driven experiences on shaping traveler expectations
• Climate-conscious strategies and how businesses are moving from sustainability ambitions to measurable actions
• The future of visas, cross-border collaboration, and policy reforms in enabling seamless international travel

• Introduction
• A Message from OYO
• A Global View on India’s Promise
• Staying Ahead of the Growing Indian Traveler
• Opening the Door to Inbound Travelers
• Evolving India’s Hospitality Future
• Skift Research: Revitalizing Inbound Tourism
• Disrupting Travel Norms and Driving Change Through Technology
• Travel’s Role in Preserving a Region’s Cultural and Natural Heritage
• Ambitious Plans for India’s Next Phase Advancing
• Travel Through AI
• Lessons on Experimentation, Revenue, and Ambition