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Mint
19 hours ago
- Business
- Mint
Goa govt amends Homestay Policy to support hosts in rural areas
Panaji, Jul 29 (PTI) The Goa government has amended its Homestay Policy to address key challenges faced by local communities involved in the hospitality sector in the coastal state's rural areas, minister Rohan Khaunte has said. A direct grant of ₹ 2 lakh will now be offered to eligible applicants to set up homestays, replacing the earlier reimbursement-based model that posed financial hurdles for many rural households, Khaunte said on Monday evening. "The original policy required beneficiaries to invest first and claim the amount later, which was not practical for women in rural households," he told reporters on the sidelines of the ongoing monsoon session of the state assembly. "Based on their feedback, we have made the necessary changes to ensure the policy is inclusive, accessible and truly empowering," Khaunte added. The revised policy applies to homestays with one to six lettable rooms within the owner's residence, specifically in rural areas, the minister said. "While the registration is permitted across Goa, incentives will be limited to non-coastal, non-urban zones to ensure the policy's rural focus is preserved," he said. The initiative is deeply rooted in women empowerment, as homestays will primarily be managed by the household women, Khaunte said. "This is not just about adding inventory to our tourism ecosystem, it's about creating livelihood opportunities, preserving cultural heritage, and giving rural women a leadership role in community-based tourism," he said. The tourism department will roll out the application process for taking benefit of this scheme once the ongoing assembly session concludes on August 8, he said. In the initial phase, 100 homestays will be supported under the scheme, the minister said. "The department also plans to strengthen its existing MoUs with platforms like Airbnb and MakeMyTrip to promote these rural stays and improve their operational readiness," he stated.
News18
19 hours ago
- Business
- News18
Goa govt amends Homestay Policy to support hosts in rural areas
Panaji, Jul 29 (PTI) The Goa government has amended its Homestay Policy to address key challenges faced by local communities involved in the hospitality sector in the coastal state's rural areas, minister Rohan Khaunte has said. A direct grant of Rs 2 lakh will now be offered to eligible applicants to set up homestays, replacing the earlier reimbursement-based model that posed financial hurdles for many rural households, Khaunte said on Monday evening. 'The original policy required beneficiaries to invest first and claim the amount later, which was not practical for women in rural households," he told reporters on the sidelines of the ongoing monsoon session of the state assembly. 'Based on their feedback, we have made the necessary changes to ensure the policy is inclusive, accessible and truly empowering," Khaunte added. The revised policy applies to homestays with one to six lettable rooms within the owner's residence, specifically in rural areas, the minister said. 'While the registration is permitted across Goa, incentives will be limited to non-coastal, non-urban zones to ensure the policy's rural focus is preserved," he said. The initiative is deeply rooted in women empowerment, as homestays will primarily be managed by the household women, Khaunte said. 'This is not just about adding inventory to our tourism ecosystem, it's about creating livelihood opportunities, preserving cultural heritage, and giving rural women a leadership role in community-based tourism," he said. The tourism department will roll out the application process for taking benefit of this scheme once the ongoing assembly session concludes on August 8, he said. In the initial phase, 100 homestays will be supported under the scheme, the minister said. 'The department also plans to strengthen its existing MoUs with platforms like Airbnb and MakeMyTrip to promote these rural stays and improve their operational readiness," he stated. PTI RPS GK view comments First Published: July 29, 2025, 09:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Skift
20 hours ago
- Business
- Skift
Cómo la India se ha convertido en uno de los mercados de viajes de negocios de más rápido crecimiento
Key Points India has become one of the fastest-growing business travel markets, with spending projected to recover to pre-Covid levels and reach new highs. Major Indian travel companies are expanding their corporate travel offerings, with new partnerships and products aimed at capturing the booming segment. Recent industry developments include MakeMyTrip's push towards a superapp model, new airline and hotel partnerships, and regional tourism and outbound initiatives targeting Indian travelers. Summary India is emerging as a top business travel market, with spending expected to fully recover and continue strong growth, supported by travel companies like Yatra and MakeMyTrip increasingly focusing on corporate offerings. Strategic partnerships, such as Oyo joining Yatra's platform and airline-hotel collaborations, are enhancing service and inventory for both business and leisure travelers. The market is also seeing new outbound campaigns, like Taiwan's golf tourism push, expanded airline fleets, and increased regional cooperation with ASEAN countries to drive tourism and address challenges like connectivity and niche travel demands.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
MakeMyTrip adds UK's largest hotel chain to strengthen hotel portfolio
NASDAQ-listed travel aggregator MakeMyTrip on Monday announced a partnership with Premier Inn, the UK's largest hotel chain. Premier Inn operates over 800 hotels comprising around 77,000 keys. 'The addition of Premier Inn further strengthens MakeMyTrip's international hotel portfolio with a brand known for its scale, reliability and value, offering Indian travellers more relevant choices across key cities in the United Kingdom,' the company said in a release. The platform has been expanding its international hotel supply through a direct contracting strategy focused on high-demand outbound destinations. 'In the past year, the platform has added over 2,000 directly contracted hotels across 50 cities in 20 countries. These 50 cities collectively account for more than half of India's outbound travel,' the release added. 'Over the past 12 months, we have pursued a focused strategy to deepen our international accommodation offerings across key hubs, particularly in long-haul markets such as the UK, Europe, and the USA. These initiatives are beginning to show results, with a steady uptick in the value contribution of international stays on our platform,' said Rajesh Magow, co-founder and group chief executive officer, MakeMyTrip. Premier Inn aims to grow visibility in India According to the company, the online travel market is expected to grow to $60 billion by 2030 from the current $12 billion. 'Connecting with MakeMyTrip is an exciting addition to our OTA partnerships and growth. It will drive increased awareness across India and surrounding markets for us, giving travellers even more opportunity to benefit from our unrivalled number of hotels across the UK, Germany and Ireland,' said Tim Sleep, director of sales and distribution at Premier Inn. The OTA player recently reported its results for the first quarter of the financial year 2026 (Q1FY26), with an 11 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase in net profit to $49,429 from $44,523. Revenue from operations grew 5.6 per cent Y-o-Y to $268,846.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
CITCO gets ‘Best Hotel in Budget' award
The Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation (CITCO) has been awarded the prestigious 'Best Hotel in Budget' recognition at the 10th edition of the B2B International Tourism Expo, Conclave and Travel Awards (ITCTA 2025), during an event held on July 26 in New Delhi. The award acknowledges CITCO's efforts in delivering quality hospitality services at affordable rates, coupled with a focus on guest satisfaction. Harmilan Singh, deputy general manager (hotels), received the award on behalf of CITCO during a ceremony that saw the participation of leading tourism professionals, government officials, and international delegates. As per an official, over the past year, CITCO has undertaken several key initiatives to upgrade its services. These include modern renovations across its hotel infrastructure, collaborations with major online travel platforms like MakeMyTrip to boost digital visibility, and the introduction of new offers and promotional menus in its restaurants — targeted at both tourists and local diners. Speaking on the achievement, Hari Kallikkat, managing director, CITCO, said, 'This award is a proud moment for Chandigarh and a testament to the tireless efforts of our team. We have consistently worked to modernise our facilities, enhance guest services, and adapt to evolving hospitality trends. Our commitment to innovation and quality is unwavering.'
