Ladakh rings in new excise policy- wider choice in low alcohol content; hard liquor also at retail vendsThe administration’s decision comes in the wake of growing concerns raised by civil society, religious organizations, and medical experts r...
31 May, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
'Cubicles to cliffs': Bengaluru woman quits unfulfilling corporate job; finds peace serving chai to strangers at her Himalayan cafeA Bengaluru woman who left her corporate career behind to start a new chapter in the mountains has gone viral after sharing a glimpse of he...
31 May, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Ladakh's new excise policy eases restrictions on liquor saleLadakh's new Excise Policy permits hard liquor sales, reduces license documents from 16 to six, and expands availability to four more distr...
31 May, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Not just beautiful landscape: Anand Mahindra praises Indian tourist destination for the 'mindset' of its people. 'Best travel decisions'Anand Mahindra praised Sikkim after sharing a viral video showing local authorities making a man clean up litter he had thrown from his car...
24 May, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
Indians may be roaming closer to home because of a war far awayIndia Tourism Sector and Iran War: Prime Minister Modi's call to curb foreign travel for a year aims to boost domestic tourism, conserve fo...
19 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Ladakh slashes red tape: LG Saxena announces landmark tourism reforms to boost ‘ease of doing business’Ladakh's tourism and hospitality sector is set for a major transformation. Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved significant ...
23 Apr, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
IHCL remains confident of achieving all its goals: MD and CEOIndian Hotels Company Limited, IHCL, is successfully managing global and local challenges. The company is expanding its brand portfolio acr...
15 Apr, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
No generational wealth, still quit job for business: 26-year-old now earns 2x income than his corporate salaryA 26-year-old from Rajasthan left his ₹1.3 lakh corporate job to start homestays and now earns over ₹2.5 lakh a month through Airbnb. Shari...
02 Nov, 2025, 11.31 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
Sikkim bans homestay owner from leasing, renting their establishments to any third partyThe Sikkim government has implemented a ban on homestay owners in the state from leasing or renting their establishments to third parties. ...
12 Sep, 2023, 12.41 PM 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
Homestays operators look for succour as people stay homeSeveral homestay owners in popular destinations such as Chikamagaluru, Kodagu and Uttara Kannada in Karnataka, and Wayanad, Idukki and Erna...
29 May, 2020, 11.11 AM IST
Homestays, 'bleisure', food and medical tourism were most popular travel trends of 2017Homestays is a rapidly growing segment in the country, primarily to tap the culture of a place visited.
26 Dec, 2017, 10.14 PM IST
Stayzilla appoints former Goibibo director Gopalakrishnan as vice-president of productsThe company is looking to strengthen its position in the homestay business after it raised $13.5 million from existing investors.
16 Jun, 2016, 04.44 AM IST
Yatra.com to launch homestay accommodation at 22 placesYatra.com is set to launch homestay accommodation at about 14 leisure destinations and eight business centres across the country.
22 Aug, 2015, 04.27 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
- For tourists, their Kerala stay is a home away from home
Homestays are becoming popular in Kerala with many neo entrepreneurs jumping in the tourism bandwagon by opening the doors of their estate ...
26 Aug, 2008, 01.40 AM IST