Great Experiences: Why cheese tourism is becoming the latest luxury travel trend among IndiansLuxury travellers yearning for authentic yet offbeat experiences are opting for cheese tourism, finds Glynda Alves
31 May, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Indians are breaking up with Europe for a Southeast Asian getawayIndian travelers are increasingly choosing Vietnam over traditional European destinations due to rising airfares and longer flight duration...
23 May, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
FIFA fever grips India: Fans rush to book World Cup 2026 trips despite high airfares and rupee woesIndian football fans are defying geopolitical tensions, high airfares and a weakening ₹ to attend the FIFA World Cup 2026. This year, a gro...
17 May, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
Dracula's castle has a new owner, and he comes from the United StatesJoel Weinshanker, a businessman behind Graceland and Party City, has acquired a majority stake in Bran Castle's operations. This Romanian f...
14 May, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Portugal eyes bigger role in India’s infrastructure, manufacturing push as trade ties deepenPortugal's Minister of State for Economy, João Rui Ferreira, expressed readiness to contribute to India's infrastructure goals, highlightin...
11 May, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
India–New Zealand $20 billion FTA: List of sectors set to gain ground as the deal kicks inIndia and New Zealand have signed a Free Trade Agreement. This pact offers zero-duty access for most Indian exports. Key sectors like texti...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
India’s trade map enters a world that’s threatened by missiles & bombsIndia's ambitious trade deals are now facing their crucial test. Agreements signed with countries like the UK and Oman are in transition. W...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
India inks 'once-in-a-generation' free trade agreement with New Zealand after a decade of talksIndia-New Zealand FTA: India and New Zealand have inked a landmark free trade agreement, a "once-in-a-generation" pact opening new avenues ...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Explained | What’s inside India–New Zealand FTA: Tariff cuts, services push, farm safeguards & moreInd NZ FTA Agreement: India and New Zealand signed a significant free trade agreement. This pact opens doors for goods, services, and inves...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
At 75, Kerala woman makes tea and serves snacks on a boat. Her floating shop is winning hearts online for its simplicityIn Kerala's Kumarakom, 75-year-old Shantamma, known as Chaya Chachi, operates a unique floating tea stall. For over a decade, she has been ...
18 Apr, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
From frozen marathons at Pangong Lake to snorkeling in Lakshadweep, govt pushes niche tourism in UTsIndia is promoting diverse niche tourism across its Union Territories. Initiatives include astro-tourism, eco-tourism, and adventure sports...
25 Mar, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
India should position weddings, MICE as niche tourism segment: Government officialA senior Union Tourism Ministry official suggests Kochi should prioritize weddings and MICE tourism as a distinct segment. Suman Billa high...
15 Aug, 2025, 09.38 PM IST
Augmenting tourism infra, projection of India as 365 days’ destination needs to be constantly worked upon: Tourism MinistryIndia's Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in the past year reached 9.24 million, marking a 43.5% increase, with foreign exchange earnings tot...
09 Aug, 2024, 07.00 PM IST
- Government signs MoU with NBCC for building Indian Culinary Institutes
The Tourism Ministry has joined hands with National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) for construction of Indian Culinary Institute...
10 Dec, 2015, 06.53 PM IST
- Working group on tourism lays emphasis on niche tourism, skill development
A working group on Tourism set up by the Planning Commission for the 12th five-year plan has proposed an increased emphasis on skill develo...
26 Apr, 2012, 11.53 AM IST
- Travel cos think big, eye acquisitions
The Indian travel and tourism sector has been on the go. Travel companies are on the prowl for M&A opportunities specially in the niche tra...
19 Aug, 2007, 01.52 AM IST
- Yoga & ayurveda: New mantras of tourism
The government is looking to attract tourist traffic towards niche areas.
16 Sep, 2006, 02.46 AM IST