India needs more GST relief to make travel affordable, drive tourism growth: SOTC Travel MDFurther GST rationalization on domestic hotels and restaurants could fuel tourism growth. The government's move to reduce tax collected at ...
02 Aug, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Radisson India bets on smaller cities to hit 500 hotels by 2030: MD Nikhil SharmaRadisson Hotel Group targets five hundred hotels in India by twenty thirty. The company is expanding into emerging urban hubs and regional ...
02 Aug, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
India ready for a premium wealth show while US missiles rattle the worldIndia's festive shopping season is set to highlight the country's premiumisation boom despite global uncertainty triggered by the US-Iran w...
01 Aug, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Quality control can't be culturally relativeA judge recently overturned a hotel's license suspension that was initiated due to the presence of cockroaches in the kitchen. By acknowled...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
Times Food Delivery Awards – North 2026: Celebrating excellence in India’s digital dining economyThe Times Food Delivery Awards North 2026 recently honored India's dynamic food delivery sector. This event recognized numerous restaurants...
30 Jul, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Ownly eyes multi-city expansion as Swiggy, Zomato backlash growsOwnly has onboarded around 25,000 restaurants so far and is seeing an average order value (AOV) of Rs 200-220, roughly half that of incumbe...
29 Jul, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
Zepto may hit pause on IPO; BigBasket’s losses riseQuick commerce company Zepto may defer its listing plans as negotiations over its valuation hit a roadblock. This and more in today’s ETtec...
29 Jul, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Bengaluru restaurant bodies warn of Swiggy, Zomato boycott in 15 days over commissionsBengaluru restaurant owners are threatening a boycott of Swiggy and Zomato. They demand lower commissions and customer data sharing from th...
29 Jul, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Time to take a little risk with a 1- to 2-year perspective? 5 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential up to 20%When the big picture is a coin-toss, why waste time on predictions? What is the big picture? Well, nobody knows. Anyone who says with confi...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Education Ministry’s 2025 notes to states flagged learning-jobs gapsThe Education Ministry's latest data highlights deep structural challenges in India's education and employment landscape, with nearly three...
28 Jul, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
West Bengal plans sustainable wildlife and mangrove tourism in SundarbansWest Bengal plans sustainable tourism development for the Sundarbans mangrove forest. Two Bengal destinations will be promoted globally und...
28 Jul, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
Radisson Hotel signs 10 new hotels from India's religious spots to tech hub BengaluruRadisson Hotel Group has signed 10 new hotels across seven Indian states, strengthening its India expansion strategy. The new properties sp...
27 Jul, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Credit card rewards are changing: Here's how travellers and reward seekers can maximise points and milesBanks increasingly reward engagement rather than ownership. Issuers want your premium card to become your preferred spending instrument, as...
27 Jul, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
South India emerges as key hub for hospitality industryThe southern states of India are emerging as vibrant centers for hospitality and tourism, fueled by a surge in travel enthusiasm and suppor...
26 Jul, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
India's premium coffee boom: How the brew is becoming a lifestyle, not just a beveragePremium coffee is becoming a lifestyle symbol across India. Consumer expectations are shifting towards quality and personalized experiences...
24 Jul, 2026, 09.57 PM IST
PRISM's premium hotel push emerges as next leg of India growth ahead of IPOPRISM is increasingly focusing on company-serviced and premium hospitality in India. Its company-serviced hotel network grew significantly,...
22 Jul, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
West Asia war woes trigger UAE, Oman hospitality talent shift to IndiaIndian hospitality professionals are increasingly seeking jobs back home from West Asia. Regional tensions and industry slowdown have trigg...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.05 PM IST