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Suman Billa has returned to MOT after a gap of 4 years as Additional Secretary replacing Rakesh Verma. He moved on from MOT in 2019 after taking up a role in UNWTO. TT Bureau Suman Billa has returned to Ministry of Tourism as Additional Secretary in place of Rakesh Verma, …

Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa, India, unveils a vision for India’s economic future at the launch of 7th edition of the WTTCII-Hotelivate State Ranking Survey 2024 in New Delhi recently. Janice Alyosius Addressing participants at the awards ceremony of the 7th edition of the WTTCII-Hotelivate State Ranking Survey 2024, Amitabh Kant, …

Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa, India, claims that with its unique offerings and transformational change at a population scale would make India a brand for sustainable tourism in coming years. Nisha Verma At the recent Travel For LiFE: Tourism Sustainability Summit 2024, Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa, India, speaking as the Chief …

Manisha Saxena, Director General, Tourism, Government of India, puts emphasis on diversified tourism in the country. Micro-level planning, targeted marketing beyond conventional destinations, and synergy between business and leisure travel are key to tourism growth, she says. Janice Alyosius India has immense potential to attract inbound tourism with its diverse …

Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa, India, puts emphasis on the need to make politicians aware about the employment generation power of the tourism and hospitality sector in India. TT Bureau Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa, India, urged the Indian hospitality and tourism industry to highlight its employment-generating potential to politicians and make …

Manisha Saxena, Director General, Tourism, Government of India, emphasizes on the need for a holistic approach to the country’s tourism growth, integrating domestic and overseas promotion, infrastructure development, sanitation, skill development, and collaboration with state governments. Janice Alyosius The tourism sector in India sees a surge in domestic and inbound …

PATA India Chapter has been elected to its board and will represent 28 chapters around the world. Also, the 47th edition of the PATA Travel Mart 2024 will be held in Bangkok, Thailand between 27-29 August. TT Bureau The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has elected PATA India Chapter to …

Lakshadweep has gained spotlight as a key domestic travel destination following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the archipelago. Experts feel the destination needs better infrastructural facilities to cash in on its potential. Janice Alyosius & Hazel Jain The mesmerizing island group of Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea has …

Ministry keen on building public private partnerships Manisha Saxena, Director General, Tourism, Government of India, talks about how public private partnerships (PPP) will be instrumental in developing destinations in the country. TT Bureau The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India (GoI), recently organised a roundtable conference in New Delhi, which …

The Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India, in collaboration with key stakeholders, showcased the rich and vibrant tourism offerings of the country at WTM London 2023. TT Bureau The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, along with various stakeholders, including tour operators and state tourism departments, made a significant presence …