10 acre organic farm, 400 cacao trees: Goa woman quit engineering to pursue her love for baking. Now, she grows her own cacao beans and makes delicious chocolate tea, pastries, bars and more at her cafeAlvinia De Souza, a former corporate professional, has revolutionized chocolate-making in India by establishing a 10-acre organic cacao far...
28 Jun, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Muharram 2026 Date in India: When is the month of Muharram starting in Saudi Arabia and India?The Islamic New Year 1448 AH has begun in several Arab nations on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with India and South Asian countries awaiting loc...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Holiday home operator Elivaas plans new funding round; targets 1,200 villasElivaas, a holiday home operator, is preparing for its next fundraising round to fuel expansion. The company plans to double its villa coun...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.26 PM 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
Hotel giants bet India’s local travel boom can defy slowdownMajor hotel groups are investing heavily in India. They expect a surge in domestic travel to drive growth. This expansion continues despite...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Summer travel plans take no break: Domestic demand remains strong despite rising fuel costs and airfares, fewer flightsIndians are not cancelling summer holidays despite higher costs and fewer flights. Many are choosing domestic trips or nearby international...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
Global macro woes take holidayers in different directionIndian travelers are opting for short-haul international trips to Southeast Asia and Australia, or domestic getaways this summer. This shif...
31 May, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
Goa hotel prices take a siesta ahead of the year-end fiestaAs the year-end season approaches, travelers can rejoice in the fact that Goa's hotel prices are on a downward trend, setting it apart from...
21 Jan, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Holiday home demand tapers off as rentals fallGoa is becoming a first-home market with interest from businessmen and startup founders. Luxury second homes are in demand, especially in l...
03 Jun, 2024, 12.18 AM IST
Why villa tourism is taking over GoaFor some time now independent villa rentals have emerged as a distinct hospitality sector, but one that's largely overlooked. Covid turboch...
15 Dec, 2023, 11.30 PM IST
As air fares soar, Indians decide to holiday near homeThere’s been a 15-20% jump in advance bookings for destinations such as Goa, Udaipur and Jaipur from the year earlier as an increase in win...
09 Dec, 2019, 10.29 AM IST
Goa, Singapore most preferred by Indians this summer: ReportAccording to TripAdvisor's 'Summer Vacation Value' report, Goa has topped the list of top 10 holiday destinations preferred by Indians this...
22 May, 2017, 07.00 PM IST
Airfares soar ahead of long Republic Day weekendMumbai-Jaipur fare for Wednesday was Rs 33,000 (only business-class seats available) while for travel on Thursday morning it was Rs 7,363 a...
26 Jan, 2017, 12.15 PM IST
Summer vacations: Domestic tourists throng Goa beaches to beat sweltering heatThe department says, for summers people prefer beaches to beat the heat, till it rains while people rush to hinterlands when it showers.
21 May, 2015, 12.48 PM IST
For Rs 4000, fly to Goa on New Year's eveBut yes, there is a catch: the return fares for flights departing on January 1 and 2 are pretty high at Rs 11,000.
23 Dec, 2012, 09.19 AM IST
- Regulated air fares can boost year-end tourism in Goa: Experts
The air fares to Goa see immense rise during the Christmas and New Year, making holiday in the beach state an expensive affair.
11 Dec, 2010, 11.56 AM IST
- Holidaying abroad may be smarter option for New Year
As domestic airfares reach astronomical levels, it may be cheaper for Indians to celebrate the New Year weekend in an international destina...
26 Nov, 2010, 07.04 AM IST