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 …
Read More »India developing its own aircraft: MoCA
The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation is in the process of creating a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), which will work on the development of an indigenous commercial aircraft, announced KR Naidu, Civil Aviation Minister, GoI, at the Global Aviation and Air Cargo Summit 2024, organised by the PHDCCI in New …
Read More »MOT’s 100-day programme takes off
Indiatourism has been making an effort to map a few chosen destinations as a pilot project and create a bank of tourism assets at these places to make them friendlier for tourists. Dr Sagnik Chowdhury, Deputy Director General and Regional Director (West & Central India), Ministry of Tourism, Government of …
Read More »Incredible Indians to power tourism
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 …
Read More »MOT eyes 10% pie in int’l market
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 …
Read More »DG Tourism thrusts on model code
Adoption of responsible practices, capacity building, and a model code of conduct is need of the hour to position India on the world tourism map and make it the most preferred destination among foreign tourists, says Mugdha Sinha, Director General, MOT, Government of India. Surbhi Sharma In keeping with the …
Read More »‘Promote women-led initiatives’
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 …
Read More »‘There’s room for tourism growth’
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 »Tourism to power India’s economic rise
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism emphasises on the role of tourism industry in the growth of India and positioning the country as the world’s third-largest economy by 2027. The Union Minister was addressing the Hotel & Restaurant Association of North India (HRANI) Convention in Greater Noida …
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