Israeli tourist and homestay operator allegedly gang-raped near Karnataka’s Hampi; Police probe underwayAn Israeli tourist and a homestay operator were allegedly gang-raped while stargazing near Hampi. The attack occurred when three assailants...
08 Mar, 2025, 12.15 PM IST
Centre's push for homestays via Mudra loans can boost local economies, say stakeholdersThe Centre's move to promote homestays through Mudra loans has been welcomed by stakeholders, who believe it will boost local economies and...
02 Feb, 2025, 12.43 PM IST
Uttarakhand: Tent-based homestay inaugurated in Pithoragarh under Operation SadbhanvaUnder Operation Sadbhanva, a tent-based homestay was inaugurated in Kalapin, Pithoragarh district by Brigadier SPS Chouhan. This initiative...
26 Oct, 2024, 12.45 PM IST
MP govt developing homestays in India's first craft handloom village PranpurPranpur, Madhya Pradesh's first craft handloom village, is preparing for more tourists by developing homestays. Two will be ready by Novemb...
16 Oct, 2024, 06.27 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh unveils plan to boost rural tourism with 93 village homestaysThe Uttar Pradesh government has unveiled a Rural Tourism Development Strategy to boost rural tourism. The plan includes developing tourism...
26 Sep, 2024, 05.10 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh tourism signs MoU with MakeMyTrip and redBusThe company said the MOU outlines a commitment to promote homestays in Madhya Pradesh, a known method to increase rural and urban incomes, ...
12 Mar, 2024, 02.45 PM IST
Goa going beyond beaches to become a 'workation' spotThis quarter, co-working shacks called 'sea hubs' will be set up along the beach, the state's minister of tourism and IT, Rohan Khaunte, to...
25 Oct, 2023, 03.04 PM IST
Goa tourism to roll out homestay, caravan policies in a month; new roadmap beyond beaches: Minister KhaunteGoa's Tourism Minister, Rohan Khaunte, has announced the upcoming launch of a new homestay policy that aims to showcase the traditions and ...
12 Oct, 2023, 05.12 PM IST
Startup Bharat: Get ready for a far bigger revolution than Startup IndiaStartups are moving into rural India by creating completely unique business models that are not applicable to urban India at all. And these...
14 Oct, 2022, 11.02 PM IST
Together with MakeMyTrip and Times of India, India has chosen its favourite Homestay properties across the countryMakeMyTrip and Times of India declare the winners of MakeMyTrip’s first-ever ‘Favourite Homestay Awards’
13 Sep, 2022, 04.22 PM IST
J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurates 75 Oyo homestaysThe inauguration is a part of the ongoing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav - an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 7...
14 Aug, 2022, 10.49 AM IST
J&K admin signs MoU with New Zealand company to transform sheep farming sectorAccording to a research paper published in 2020, the livestock sector in J&K, contributes nearly 25.8 percent of the total value of output ...
11 Feb, 2022, 09.17 AM IST
With coronavirus grounding travel, India's homestay owners winWith Indian families looking for properties that fit the bill as a home away from home, offering an option for long-term stays should they ...
12 Oct, 2020, 08.50 AM IST
Stayzilla ties up with ATDC to promote rural tourismATDC is a private organisation which stands to endorse agriculture tourism. The MoU was signed between Western Region Office of Stayzilla a...
23 Jan, 2017, 01.44 PM IST
Airbnb signs MoU with SEWA to boost rural tourismAirbnb will use its digital platform to create awareness of SEWA homes to its community of international and domestic guests.
24 Nov, 2016, 04.45 PM IST
Homestays gain popularity among youth, grab part of online business from premium hotelsSaffronstay, which opened its bookings this August, already has 725 homestays and B&Bs (having over 3,500 rooms) listed on it.
03 Sep, 2014, 04.49 AM IST
- Rural India is Incredible, go & explore
Encouraged by the success of its ‘Incredible India’ campaign in attracting foreign tourists, the tourism ministry is now focussing on promo...
12 Nov, 2008, 02.48 AM IST