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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Union Budget 2024 holds significant expectations for India’s travel and tourism sector. As the country aims for a target of US $1 trillion by 2047, industry experts have high hopes from the budget. Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO IATO wants the export status to be given to our industry like the …
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Suman Billa, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, says instead of a single tourism taskforce, there needs to be multiple taskforces dealing with sector specific concerns. Nisha Verma There is a need for multiple taskforces to change the tourism landscape in India, says Suman Billa, Additional Secretary, Ministry …
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