Speaking at World Tourism Day 2024, Jagdeep Dhankhar, Vice President of India, said that MOT must be in action 24×7 to reap the benefits of India’s transformation into a leading global tourism destination. TT Bureau Jagdeep Dhankhar, Vice President of India, emphasised the country’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage, offering …
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The Union Ministry of Tourism marks World Tourism Day 2024 with an elaborate ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, graced by the presence of Jagdeep Dhankhar, Vice President of India, as the Chief Guest. TT Bureau The World Tourism Day ceremony was graced by the presence of Jagdeep Dhankhar, Vice …
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Highlighting infrastructure development and cultural preservation, V Vidyavathi, Secretary, Tourism, shares valuable insights into the government’s initiatives aimed at bolstering India’s inbound tourism. TT Bureau India’s tourism sector is at the cusp of a remarkable transformation. Over the past decade, significant strides have been made in infrastructure, with 1.5 lakh …
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India’s travel and tourism GDP is expected to grow at an average of 7.1% annually over the next 10 years, according to WTTC. With the country’s tourism sector expected to grow at 20% CAGR, the Union Ministry of Tourism aims to take the global market share to over 10% in …
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Mugdha Sinha, DG, MOT, GoI, emphasises the need for enhanced safety protocols, sustainability practices, and the promotion of women-led initiatives in India’s adventure tourism sector. TT Bureau Mugdha Sinha, Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, while addressing a webinar by ATOAI Women’s Collective recently, talked about issues that …
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Suman Billa, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, highlights India’s potential for growth in travel and tourism sector and elaborates on the need for speedier visas, more direct flights, knocking down barriers and make travel easier and cost-effective. Surbhi Sharma Suman Billa, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government …
Read More »The budget allocation for Ministry of Tourism was increased from Rs. 1,692.1 crore in 2023-2024 to Rs. 2,479.62 crore in 2024-25. However, the allocation for overseas promotion and publicity, including Market Development Assistance (MDA) was slashed from `100 crore to `33.02 crore. On the other hand, allocation for domestic …
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The India Travel Awards 2024, held at the esteemed Sofitel Mumbai BKC on August 13th, was a resounding triumph, bringing together the crème de la crème of the travel and hospitality industry to pay tribute to exemplary leaders and achievers. This prestigious event recognised and celebrated the trailblazers who have …
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A skilled and trained workforce is a prerequisite to run a successful business. TRAVTALK explores the importance of skilled staff and why upskilling and reskilling have become the need of the hour. Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill, Development and Entrepreneurship At the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, …
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The 7th Union Budget mentions about tourism but did not really meet the expectations of tourism and hospitality stakeholders with reduced overseas promotion allocation and no tax relief for the industry. TT Bureau The budget allocation for Ministry of Tourism was increased from Rs. 1,692.1 crore in 2023-2024 to Rs. …
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