Industry leaders and policymakers, addressing the 18th CII Annual Tourism Summit 2024, shared insights on how to propel inbound tourism to new heights. While inbound tourism can be the game changer for India, achieving the targets requires coordinated efforts across infrastructure, marketing, and policy, they said. Nisha Verma The Ministry …
Read More »Redefine India as high-value destination: Amitabh Kant
Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa, says that India’s tourism sector must prioritise job creation. To drive growth, it needs legislations on destination management, improved infra, and a focus on high-value global tourists. Janice Alyosius The 18th Annual CII Tourism Summit 2024 witnessed a compelling discussion led by Amitabh Kant, India’s …
Read More »Rs. 800 cr to boost adventure tourism in India: MOT
The 16th ATOAI Convention, held in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh, unveiled an ambitious roadmap to position India as a global hub for sustainable adventure tourism. The association’s strategy aimed to attract global adventurers while preserving local heritage. Janice Alyosius from Tawang The 16th ATOAI Convention, held from 3-8 December …
Read More »Free e-visa to foreigners on OCIs’ advice
Under its ‘Chalo India’ campaign, the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, will allow 100,000 free e-visas to foreigners on recommendation from OCI cardholders. Janice Alyosius India launched its ‘Chalo India’ campaign at the World Travel Market (WTM) London, held from 5-7 November, to boost inbound tourism with free e-visa …
Read More »Domestic guests fuelling hotel growth
The domestic traveller has elbowed out inbound tourists when it comes to fuelling business growth in the India’s hospitality sector, says Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister, Tourism & Culture. He hails government for transformative infrastructure development in the country. Lipla Negi Hailing the contribution of the travel and hospitality industries …
Read More »Focus on lesser-known attractions
The Union government, in collaboration with the Karnataka government, is making relentless efforts to improve the tourism landscape of the state. Mohamed Farouk, Director, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, Bengaluru Office, reveals the details of activities being undertaken by the ministry to bring more investment to the state. Amita …
Read More »Rethink outreach strategies to attract global weddings: DG
It is essential to rethink outreach strategies and create a robust framework to attract international wedding clients, feels Mugdha Sinha, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Tourism (MOT), Government of India. Lipla Negi Mugdha Sinha, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Tourism (MOT), Government of India, believes that it is essential to rethink outreach …
Read More »Hospitality key to realise India’s $3 tn tourism vision by 2024
There is a need to create synergy between state governments and the industry to improve tourism sector in India, says Suman Billa, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Lipla Negi Suman Billa, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, highlighted the role of hospitality sector in enhancing …
Read More »‘MOT must up its game’: VP
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 …
Read More »1 lakh foreigners to get free visa
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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