Goa received more than 46 lakh tourists in first five months of this yearGoa welcomed over 46.39 lakh tourists from January to May this year, a slight uptick attributed to enhanced connectivity and diverse experi...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
Tourism and hotel sector stocks: Time for a correction in business? Are analysts getting it wrong? 15 stocks from the ecosystemThe Indian hotel and tourism ecosystem has benefitted from the post-Covid travel urge. Occupancies were high, room rates firm, supply is, i...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Autograph Collection Hotels by Marriott International debuts in IndiaMarriott International sees strong growth in India with many new hotel deals. The company is launching its Autograph Collection brand in In...
18 Apr, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Govt says 27 new sites identified for development under PRASHAD schemeThe government has identified 27 new sites for development under the PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation D...
05 Feb, 2024, 10.18 PM IST
Tourism Ministry, Airbnb join hands to promote Indian culture through heritage homestaysUnion Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy and a senior official of the company were present when the agreement took place in the presence of a ...
20 Jun, 2023, 07.43 PM IST
US, India to have bilateral meeting on tourism during G20 events in Goa: OfficialIndia and the US will have a bilateral meeting during the G20 events in Goa during which both sides will seek to boost cooperation in the t...
18 Jun, 2023, 08.07 PM IST
In a bid to promote tourism, Goa to host 15 of world's best travel bloggersThe bloggers will get to experience the best of Goa, be it the state's heritage, hinterlands, culture and cuisine.
04 Nov, 2016, 02.16 PM IST
Travel buzz: New activities along the coastline of India soonEnvironment Minister Anil Madhav Dave said, asserting that good development & environment could co-exist and were not contrary to each othe...
11 Aug, 2016, 05.15 AM IST
Coastal circuit project in Goa gets Centres nodGoa Tourism's coastal circuit project under the 'Swadesh Darshan Scheme' has been approved by the Centre and soon funds will be allocated.
02 Apr, 2016, 11.56 AM IST
GTDC portal soon for online booking of tourist services in GoaA GTDC spokesperson added that "all possible tourism trade activities will be covered on the portal". The website is expected to go live sh...
07 Nov, 2015, 02.37 PM IST
Government to develop 78 lighthouses pan-India as tourist spotsLighthouses have been beacons of navigation for mariners for centuries, but of late these are transforming into major tourist destinations.
15 Oct, 2015, 10.23 AM IST
France to join hands with NIO in marine archaeology: Ambassador Francois RichierGovernment of France will collaborate with Goa-based the National Institute of Oceanography to exchange expertise in marine archaeology.
02 May, 2015, 10.13 PM IST
Goa eyes 40 lakh tourist arrivals in 2014Goa Tourism is eyeing the number of tourist arrivals in the state to touch up to 40 lakh in 2014, an increase of 15 per cent from the previ...
17 Aug, 2014, 04.00 PM IST
Budget 2014: Rs 1000-crore thrust to develop tourism in IndiaRs 100 crore has been separately set aside for the preservation of archeological sites and Rs 200 crore will be pumped in for heritage citi...
10 Jul, 2014, 07.45 PM IST
Budget 2014: Rs 500 cr for creation of 5 tourist circuitsGovernment will fully support this initiative to develop the facilities in PPP mode through VGF scheme, the Minister added.
10 Jul, 2014, 04.02 PM IST
- Goa plans to brand handicrafts to revive cottage industry
The government also plans to give Travelling Allowance and Dearness Allowance to the artisans travelling for various fairs or exhibitions w...
25 Feb, 2013, 03.40 PM IST
- Goa tourism board pepping up off-season with weekend packages, discounts
The cool breeze, thundering showers and echoing shores set amidst lush-green valley is perfect for a second honeymoon… so says the Goa Tour...
05 Jul, 2010, 12.17 AM IST