South India emerges as key hub for hospitality industryThe southern states of India are emerging as vibrant centers for hospitality and tourism, fueled by a surge in travel enthusiasm and suppor...
26 Jul, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
So long, vacation! Time for summer of staycations: Indians dive into shorter, curated experiences closer to homeAmidst geopolitical uncertainties and rising temperatures, Indian travelers are increasingly favoring staycations. Families are opting for ...
18 May, 2025, 06.37 AM IST
Staycation: India’s untapped goldmine for quick getaways and digital detoxesThe staycation industry, a niche within the leisure sector, is experiencing growth, with a projected market revenue of $758 million by 2033...
17 Dec, 2024, 11.27 PM IST
The onset of spring sees a spike in staycations and off-beat destinations, travellers willing to experimentAhead of Holi, here is a look at some exciting destinations…
16 Mar, 2022, 06.41 PM IST
Alibaug: A haven in the new normal as people look for a slice of paradiseIndustrialists, celebrities, writers and others who settled in Alibaug are now inspiring others to follow suit.
22 Nov, 2021, 09.14 AM IST
Suite deals: Now, 5-star discounts from 5-star hotelsHard-hit premium hotels are asking customers to book rooms directly, bypassing online intermediaries, and offering unheard-of discounts and...
23 May, 2021, 12.15 PM IST
Delhi witnessed a 74.4% YOY decline in RevPAR during Q42020, Mumbai RevPAR declined by 58.4% : JLLWhile the RevPAR decline was steep, Jaideep Dang, managing director, Hotels and Hospitality Group, South Asia at JLL said post the unlockin...
17 Feb, 2021, 02.40 PM IST
Vista Rooms lands Rs 10 crore funding led by DSG Consumer PartnersVista Rooms cofounder Ankita Sheth said they plan to use the funds raised across four key areas - launching new locations, improving techno...
27 Jan, 2021, 11.20 AM IST
NYE celebrations become a silver lining for hospitality industry, better days lie ahead for hotelsSome of the hotels hosting popular parties and year end events have also seen packed bookings.
31 Dec, 2020, 08.25 AM IST
Smart rooms, mobile check-in & robots room service: Hospitality trends to watch out in year 20212020 has set new trends in motion which are going to rule in 2021 as well.
28 Dec, 2020, 05.59 PM IST
Vacation 2021: Goa, Kerala, Shimla top picks; 42% travellers prefer own vehicle over flights, trainSafety and hygiene ranked as the top criterion while selecting a destination.
22 Dec, 2020, 06.36 PM IST
Recovery for Indian hotels slow, occupancy rate at around 24% in first week of SeptemberDemand for quarantine rooms which had been aiding hotel occupancy growth across major markets in India is now slowing down.
12 Sep, 2020, 09.54 AM IST
QuaQua raises $ 1 million from Anthill Ventures and othersThe startup will also expand its booking features, ranging from flights, hotels, transfers, boutique experiences, staycations to personalis...
02 Jun, 2020, 01.58 PM IST
Film tourism to rule 2020: Millennials will explore Bollywood-inspired destinations like Lake Como, AmsterdamThe Bollywood destinations in demand are Gstaad, Bruges, Innsbruck and Portugal.
22 Jan, 2020, 05.23 PM IST
Trending now: Staycation and Homestay options in Coorg, Mussoorie, Sikkim and JaipurThese two big trends with Indian travellers are shaping the hospitality industry.
07 Jun, 2018, 05.15 AM IST
'Fifty Shades of Grey' theme rules bedrooms and partiesWhile the movie "Fifty Shades Of Grey" didn't have an India release, the concept seems to have found a lot of takers here.
15 Jun, 2015, 01.46 PM IST
It's time to see the beauty of IndiaET Travel finds out through its writers year after year, there is no better place in the world to discover than India - now's the time to s...
18 Jun, 2009, 12.14 AM IST