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Kashmir tourism boom: Vande Bharat, road trips fuel surge in short staysHoteliers, tour operators and officials said the newly launched Vande Bharat Express has helped boost tourism in the valley, known for its ...
Arriving before check-in? MakeMyTrip's rolls out guaranteed early check-in and late check-out featureMakeMyTrip introduces a new service allowing travellers to pre-book early check-in and late check-out. This feature addresses common travel...
To bring the world, sell India better: The $200 million fix India needs to unlock a tourism windfallIndia's tourism sector faces challenges due to a near-zero overseas marketing budget. This has kept international arrivals below pre-pandem...
Room for less: Could short-stay hotels be the next big thing in hospitality?Hourly Hotels: This works on a pay-for-use model where guests pay only for the duration they need a room — typically 3-9 hours. The busines...
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...
'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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Karnataka: HC declines to ban jungle safari, seeks detailed response from stateThe Karnataka High Court declined to ban tiger safaris in the state but sought a response from the government on a plea for a permanent ban...
IHCL's diversification strategy shields growthIHCL MD and CEO Puneet Chhatwal said escalating West Asia tensions may impact global travel in the near term, but the hospitality sector re...
NITI Aayog lays out policy roadmap to promote homestays in IndiaNITI Aayog suggests financial support and easier rules for homestays. This aims to help states create better tourism. India relies on touri...
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...
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...
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. ...
Homestay listings on MakeMyTrip grow by 70% in tier II cities over pre-COVID levelsEncouraged by rising interest from owners across the country to turn into hosts, MakeMyTrip has now opened its platform for listing of home...
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...
Stayzilla suspends operations, to reboot with new business modelStarted in 2007 by Vasupal, Sachit Singhi and Rupal Yogendra, Stayzilla started off by offering budget hotel accomodation to travellers but...
- 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 ...