The average age of the customer, said some of India’s travel and hospitality companies, has reduced by a decade in the past five to 10 years. A young India is powering Thomas Cook’s growth story. Hotel chains and travel companies are tailoring offerings and services to better manage the expectations of their increasingly younger guests.
The department of information technology, electronics, and communication in Goa has revealed its plan to create an ecosystem to encourage innovators and startups. The GOA roadmap includes the creation of digital villages and hubs for digital nomads. The department aims to fund higher research and PhD studies of women to promote intellectual property development. Collaboration with major tech hubs is sought to build a comprehensive ecosystem.