G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and DoNER, says India’s tourism sector will greatly benefit from the G20 meetings organised across the country, and the much-awaited National Tourism Policy is likely to be released by World Tourism Day on 27 September 2023. Nisha Verma G Kishan Reddy, Union …

In a bid to unravel the potential of India’s wedding industry, Ministry of Tourism (MOT) has launched a wedding tourism campaign, under which 25 destinations have been shortlisted. Hazel Jain G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister for Culture, Tourism and DoNER, recently launched the wedding tourism campaign, which seeks to expand …

Under the Vibrant Villages Programme, the Union Ministry of Tourism recently organised an interactive session in New Delhi for more than 300 Sarpanches and Gram Pradhans from border villages of the country. Janice Alyosius More than 300 Sarpanches and Gram Pradhans from border villages of the country participated in a …

The travel and tourism sector is facing shortage of skilled manpower. Experts share their views on what can be done to deal with the problem—which will not go away anytime soon. Suhani Sood Many companies in the travel and tourism sector are feeling the pinch due to shortage of skilled …

Sustainable practices have become a priority for hospitality leaders and hoteliers. Success of a hotel or restaurant depends on how it preserves the surrounding natural environment and cultural attractions that will entice tourists. Hospitality experts agree upon prioritising sustainable and eco-friendly practices at their properties. Zubin Saxena, MD, Radisson Hotels …

India Travel Awards North 2023 recognizes the movers and shakers of the industry, who have contributed to the country’s vibrant tourism landscape, setting new benchmarks. Janice Alyosius The India Travel Awards North 2023 took place at Hyatt Regency Delhi on 25 July 2023. The event was a huge success, as …

Ajay Bhatt, MoS for Tourism, says the tourists’ rush at famous tourist destinations has necessitated the need for more parking facilities, and govt has already started work in this direction. Poonam Akolia Ajay Bhatt, Minister of State for Tourism, has highlighted the pressing need for additional parking spaces at popular …

Basking in the success of 4th TWG and Ministerial meetings in Goa, the Union Ministry of Tourism is hopeful that G20 meetings taking place in India will open doors for international M!CE. Nisha Verma V. Vidyavathi, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, talking about the India’s M!CE potential with …

The 8th edition of Travel Wedding Show in Udaipur discussed various topics related to the booming Indian wedding industry, including hotel pricing and visa processing. Janice Alyosius The eighth edition of Travel Wedding Show in Udaipur was a resounding success, with more than 2,000 productive meetings held during the show. …