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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

India’s foremost offering in tourism is culture and heritage, but as a sub-continent, the country has a lot to offer, says Manisha Saxena, Director General, Tourism, Government of India, while attending the 17th Outlook & Update Meeting by the PATA India Chapter in New Delhi recently. ‘We want to make …

In an exclusive interaction with TRAVTALK, Suman Billa, Addl. Secretary, Tourism, Govt of India, shares the key issues raised in the meeting between the new Union Tourism Minister and industry associations. Nisha Verma Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Tourism and Culture, Government of India, had an all-encompassing meeting with the …

While Incredible India continues campaigning for its MOT registration among the trade, agents are facing difficulties in getting things in order to be eligible for the same. Hazel Jain The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) had recently invited the Incredible India team, led by Dr Sagnik Chowdhury, Deputy Director …

Maharashtra travel trade got an opportunity to meet Dr Sagnik Chowdhury, Deputy Director General & Regional Director (West & Central), Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India. It was the chance for inbound and domestic agents to present their grievances to the MOT before they miss out on more business. Hazel …

In a bid to lure foreign tourists to Indian shores during the summer months, and to project India as a 365-day destination, the Union Ministry of Tourism has launched a new initiative, called ‘Coolcation’. TT Bureau Manisha Saxena, Director General, Ministry of Tourism (MOT), Government of India, has revealed that …