NRI investors shift second-home bets to domestic hotspots amid global uncertaintyIndia's second-home market is experiencing a significant revival, attracting investors, particularly Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), who are s...
04 May, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
MakeMyTrip acquires majority stake in leading regional tour operator Flamingo TransworldMakeMyTrip said Flamingo's popular international and domestic group travel packages, which are currently sold largely through 51 offices ac...
05 Mar, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Isprava acquires 2-acre land in South Goa for luxury residential developmentThe Mumbai-based developer with early backings from the Dabur’s Burman, Nadir Godrej and Anand Piramal family offices, is planning to build...
19 Feb, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
The White Lotus effect: ResortCore is the new trend as the hit series creates a renewed love for vacay wearFueled by shows like The White Lotus and social media, resortwear is booming in India, evolving beyond swimwear to encompass curated wardro...
02 May, 2025, 04.17 PM IST
Hotels give up the old ways as younger guests check inThe average age of the customer, said some of India's travel and hospitality companies, has reduced by a decade in the past five to 10 year...
11 Feb, 2024, 09.08 AM IST
Best Christmas gift boxes: Elevate your gift-giving experience with unforgettable delightIndulge in the spirit of giving with the Best Christmas gift boxes! Elevate your holiday celebrations with enchanting hampers, delectable c...
19 Dec, 2023, 10.07 PM IST
Colour coding & festive decorating: Here are the top design trends expected to rule 2020We will see a lot of design with geometry and foliage, says Krsnaa Mehta.
24 Dec, 2019, 02.43 PM IST
Adults only! 'No kids-allowed' holidays a trend; Thailand, SA resorts see demandTravellers opt for adult-only resorts to relax and rejuvenate from their daily routine.
25 Jun, 2019, 09.32 AM IST
Customised packages will gain momentum: Vineet Budki, CEO, Guiddoo WorldIn an e-mail interaction with ET, Budki discusses travel trends, curated holidays and more.
29 Mar, 2019, 06.44 PM IST
Travel tech co Pickyourtrail raises Rs 21 crores in Series A fundsStarted in 2014, Pickyoutrail uses its unique matching algorithms and price comparison engine to help travellers create customised tour pac...
18 Feb, 2019, 04.46 PM IST
Enable Travel partners with Ezy Mov to make Goa accessible for people with mobility challengesDebolin Sen, head, Enable Travel, Shama Noorani, Enable Travel expert along with Bennet D’cunha - co-founder and CEO of Ezy Mov announced t...
15 Dec, 2018, 12.05 PM IST
Well-travelled Bengalureans are game for bespoke sports tourismTravel firms hook old and young by curating global tours timed for major sports events.
06 Dec, 2016, 03.30 PM IST
Yatra acqui-hires travel-logs to boost tours within citiesThe firm primarily focuses on city tours within Mumbai and has done customised tours for corporates and educational institutions.
20 Jan, 2016, 04.00 AM IST
Startups help adventure-seekers become travellers, not touristsToday's travellers are young, have high disposable incomes and want new experiences rather than standardised itineraries. Several startups ...
14 Dec, 2015, 11.36 AM IST
MakeMyTrip picks up 28% stake for 95 crore in HolidayIQ to boost hotels & holidays businessThe company has so far raised four rounds of venture capital funding from Tiger Global Management and Accel Partners, with total funding of...
23 Jul, 2015, 05.23 PM IST
How travel startups like Footprint Holidays, Thrillophilia are catering to wanderlust IndiansCurated holiday packages don't come cheap; in fact, they can cost up to Rs 4 lakh per person on an average, around 10x the industry average.
05 May, 2015, 04.49 AM IST
How cos like Broken Compass, Fab Bag, Elitify provide consumers unique curated experiencesIndians aren’t just getting picky with their holidays; across areas such as fashion, food and design, consumers are demanding curated exper...
06 Jul, 2014, 05.32 AM IST