Instagram is making tourists ditch etiquette while travellingInstagram and TikTok have made it easy to find "hidden gem" restaurants and discover new destinations to add to your bucket list. But this ...
27 Jul, 2023, 06.27 PM IST
Tata Play primed to be 1st Indian co to file confidential filing with Sebi for IPONew guidelines expected in next 7-10 days; Co looks to raise $300 mn. Rules help tech cos withhold sensitive data from rivals, investors. D...
01 Dec, 2022, 07.12 PM IST
What became of 2020's biggest US tech IPOs?2020 was a banner year for US tech IPOs. We look back at the three biggest ones and check how they've fared since.
17 Jul, 2021, 09.08 AM IST
'Airbnb surpassed 2019 gross booking levels in India in Q1 of 2021'The absence of international travel is also driving growth for the company, Amanpreet Singh Bajaj, general manager at Airbnb for India, Sou...
07 Jul, 2021, 03.59 PM IST
Startups raise the roof in 2021In today's ETtech Morning Dispatch: Fundraising by Indian startups in the first half of 2021 exceeds all of last year's; Zomato IPO is pric...
07 Jul, 2021, 11.41 AM IST
The 'H' in WFH can mean a hill home, highway hotel, farm hangout or even a beach hutNew work guidelines, working from home without compromising on productivity, school lessons conducted online and attention to hygiene in th...
04 Oct, 2020, 11.34 AM IST
Hit by Covid, Airbnb tweaks travel rules; opts for 24-hr vacancy between bookings, pre-approved cleaning productsAirbnb is introducing a new “enhanced cleaning initiative” effective today.
01 May, 2020, 06.02 PM IST
Airbnb gets cozy in India, listings & stays growWomen make up 34% of the Airbnb Stays hosts in India and 40% of its experience hosts, which are lower than the global average of 54% and 50...
06 Mar, 2020, 08.12 AM IST
India among five fastest-growing nations for Airbnb: Nathan Blecharczyk, CofounderThe company has 45,000 India listings, doesn’t see competition from local players.
23 Feb, 2019, 10.08 AM IST
Online travel aggregators such as Airbnb, Oyo and MakeMyTrip to be classified, accredited by govtThe scheme for approval/re-approval of OTAs will be rolled out online by the end of this month and all applications and fee payment will ha...
08 Dec, 2018, 09.01 AM IST
Airbnb, OYO pitch in to frame regulationsET had reported this month that the ministry of tourism is currently in discussions to issue draft guidelines for accrediting online platfo...
21 Mar, 2017, 11.48 AM IST
India may become next country to impose strict guidelines on room aggregators like Oyo, AirbnbThe ministry of tourism is in discussions on guidelines for accrediting online platforms that have homestay owners and hotels registered wi...
04 Mar, 2017, 12.36 AM IST
Nasscom criticises government's policy-making & project implementation in key digital and internet-related areasThe guidelines for FDI in ecommerce also came under attack as being contrary to the spirit of the Digital India initiative being championed...
29 Jun, 2016, 01.01 PM IST
India is our fortress market in Asia Pacific : Thorsten Kirschke, Carlson RezidorCarlson Rezidor's Asia Pacific president outlines the group’s plans in India and how it is undeterred by the mega-mergers in the industry a...
22 Apr, 2016, 05.08 PM IST
Planning a trip with your beloved? Here are some tips to make it perfectWhether you’re planning a weekend away from the kids or going out with your significant other, travelling is vital for your love.
28 Aug, 2015, 10.56 AM IST
Startups in a fix over RBI extra verification circularBesides US-based taxi hailing app Uber, this move by the central bank is expected to affect companies that have subscription-based business...
26 Aug, 2014, 07.54 PM IST
Stock exchange for unlisted startups to make exits easierEntrepreneur Manish Kumar’s proposed stock exchange, Grex, is intended to be a private placement platform for high growth startups.
22 Apr, 2014, 01.23 PM IST