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Having bagged the first prize for India pavilion, ITB Berlin proved to be successful for the Ministry of Tourism. KJ Alphons, Union Minister of State (I/C), Tourism, shares responses from the event, record-breaking arrivals and plans to develop night tourism activities around the country. NISHA VERMA ITB success The India …

The Ministry of Tourism has released the beta version of the Incredible India 2.0 website, which is all set to be officially launched in two weeks, reveals Meenakshi Sharma, Additional Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, at the IATO luncheon meeting in New Delhi. Nisha Verma Wait for …

Suman Billa, Joint Secretary, MOT shares the details of the ministry’s plans for ITB, where they will also unveil the first film under the Incredible India 2.0 campaign. NISHA VERMA The Ministry of Tourism is doing a big pitch at ITB this year, says Suman Billa. “We crossed 10 million …

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is undertaking aggressive marketing and promotional campaigns under a restructured scheme. With a thematic and market specific Incredible India 2.0 campaign, the ministry is targeting emerging markets like Japan, Spain, China and Russia. ANKITA SAXENA This year at ITB Berlin, the delegation from …

Alphons Kannanthanam, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism says the sector has the biggest multiplier effect for any economy, as for every rupee spent, you get `4 back. KANCHAN NATH The Minister was invited as the Chief Guest at an event organised by Travel Agents Association of Kashmir at …

KJ Alphons, Minister of State (IC) for Tourism, India, launched the Incredible India digital calendar in New Delhi recently. The National Tourism Policy and the Incredible India 2.0 website is expected shortly KANCHAN NATH Summoning discerning travellers from across the world to visit India in 2018, the Tourism Minister unveiled …

Wrapping up 2017 with new announcements and initiatives including Incredible India 2.0 and Adopt a Heritage, the Ministry of Tourism is all set to participate in international tourism shows including FITUR and BIT Milan. Rashmi Verma, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, tells TRAVTALK more about these initiatives. NISHA VERMA India is …

The shutting down of seven foreign tourist offices by the Government of India has sent the travel trade in a tizzy. TRAVTALK asks industry experts about the impact of this decision on the tourism business within and outside the country. Plagued with the vacancy of several posts and lack of …

Revolutionising the way tourism in India has always been viewed by the outside world, the Ministry of Tourism is continuously looking for ways and means to innovate and progress. The ministry is now setting its sights on unchartered territories, unseen possibilities and unrealised potential. KANCHAN NATH The Ministry of Tourism …

The industry has experienced a volatile year with challenges appearing in many shapes and forms. TRAVTALK picks out 10 moments that defined the year gone by and will continue to have a ripple effect in the years to come. TT BUREAU Visas are relaxed The Tourism Ministry, in a single …