Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Tourism Minister, called on the industry to drive the next phase of India’s tourism growth, stating, “India needs bold private investment to reimagine hospitality models, develop innovative experiential tourism products, establish globally benchmarked service excellence, and build strong community linkages. The government has created an enabling environment; now it is the industry’s moment to lead, shape, and elevate India’s tourism brand globally.”
Shekhawat urges industry to spearhead India’s global tourism upgrade and innovation push
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