India’s tourism story looks bright — surging domestic trips, thriving business travel, and high hotel occupancies. However, leisure inbound is sliding, cautions Suman Billa. Janice Alyosius Suman Billa, Additional Secretary and Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, highlighted the realities facing Indian tourism at a recent event. Yes, …
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The World Tourism Day roundtable at PMML highlighted India’s focus on positioning the state-of-the-art museum as a must-visit cultural landmark through strong industry collaboration. Surbhi Sharma On World Tourism Day, the Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library (PMML), New Delhi, hosted a roundtable discussion to position itself as a premier cultural …
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Suman Billa, Additional Secretary and DG, Ministry of Tourism, GoI, says setting up city-level convention bureaus can unlock India’s true MICE potential. The bureaus will boost India’s global competitiveness, streamline services and attract major events, tapping into its vast but underutilised meetings & exhibitions potential. Surbhi Sharma India’s MICE sector …
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Suman Billa, Director General, Ministry of Tourism, has highlighted that ‘Heal in India’ campaign aims to transform the country into a global healing destination, leveraging Ayurveda, modern healthcare and seamless ecosystems to drive tourism-led GDP growth. Surbhi Sharma In a world increasingly seeking holistic healing, India stands at a crossroads …
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With only six GSTC-certified hotels in India compared to over 2,000 globally, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is urging Indian hoteliers to embrace certification not just as an ethical move, but a strategic business advantage. Hotels need to start their sustainability journey voluntarily, says CB Ramkumar, Vice Chair, Global …
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In the last decade, India’s sacred geography has not merely been visited—it has been rediscovered. The mountains are no longer just landscapes; they are living sanctuaries. From the snow-draped shrines of Kedarnath and Badrinath to the meditative calm of Bodh Gaya and the golden stillness of Sarnath, India’s spiritual soul …
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Suman Billa, Additional Secretary & Director General, Tourism, says India’s tourism sector is poised for growth with a renewed focus on infrastructure development and sustainable measures. Janice Alyosius Suman Billa, Additional Secretary & Director General, Tourism, said that India’s tourism demand is rapidly outpacing its supply. “India’s economic rise over …
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India’s tourism industry is undergoing a transformative phase, with rapid growth in infra, MICE tourism and aviation. Government is taking initiatives to develop new destinations and experiences, says Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Tourism Minister, GoI. Surbhi Sharma Highlighting the evolving nature of India’s tourism industry and its emerging position as a …
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Dubbing India’s youths as the best ambassadors for promoting the country’s tourism domestically and internationally, Dr Sagnik Chowdhury, Deputy Director General & Regional Director (West & Central India), MOT, GoI, explains how the ministry is making a strong attempt to train the youths through skill-based courses for productive engagements. Hazel …
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Industry leaders and policymakers, addressing the 18th CII Annual Tourism Summit 2024, shared insights on how to propel inbound tourism to new heights. While inbound tourism can be the game changer for India, achieving the targets requires coordinated efforts across infrastructure, marketing, and policy, they said. Nisha Verma The Ministry …
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