Tourism

Nirmal Purja's icy death has rekindled questions about safety, overcrowding and tourism in the mountains

The BRICS Tourism Ministers' meeting, under India's chairship, concluded in Jaipur on Friday with the adoption of the BRICS Tourism Ministers' Communique 2026, also known as the Jaipur Declaration, aimed at strengthening tourism cooperation among member countries. The meeting, chaired by Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, marked the culmination of the BRICS Tourism Track under India's 2026 chairship, which was conducted under the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability." Tourism ministers and heads of delegation from nine BRICS member states participated in the meeting. Ministerial participation included Brazil's Tourism Minister Gustavo Costa Feliciando, Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza Salehi Amiri, South Africa's Tourism Minister Patricia De Lille and UAE's Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri. Heads of delegation from China, Ethiopia, Indonesia and Russia also ...

Israel expects tourist arrivals from India to return to pre-war levels by 2027, driven by stronger marketing, better air connectivity, streamlined visa process, and closer bilateral ties, a senior tourism official has said. Israel had witnessed one of its strongest tourism recoveries following the COVID-19 pandemic before the conflict interrupted its growth trajectory, Amruta Bangera, Director of Marketing, Israel Ministry of Tourism, told PTI in Panaji on Saturday. "Around 69,100 Indian visitors travelled to Israel in 2019, while nearly 44,000 visited between January and September 2023, before the (Israel-Gaza) war," she said. "Our recovery following the pandemic was among the strongest across our key source markets, and we were on track to match, or even surpass, pre-pandemic arrival levels," she noted. Had the conflict not interrupted this momentum, we believe Israel would have been well on its way to welcoming over 100,000 Indian visitors annually, Bangera commented. Israel, s

A dedicated Purvanchal Tourism Board could help market the region as a multi-day travel circuit. Excluding Varanasi, many destinations have yet to receive the visibility they deserve

EaseMyTrip has partnered with the Jharkhand government to promote the state's spiritual, cultural and eco-tourism destinations through targeted digital campaigns

Hospitality companies bank on year-round demand beyond summer peak

Travel and hospitality companies are launching monsoon-focused campaigns and banking on faith tourism to sustain demand after the end of the peak summer travel season

Rajasthan's Heal Policy 2025 aims to position the state as a global medical tourism hub with quality healthcare, digital services and investment-friendly incentives

From beginners to certified divers, Indians are spending more on scuba diving and underwater adventures than ever before

Travel companies say demand for Europe remains resilient despite record temperatures, with many Indian tourists opting for cooler destinations within the continent rather than cancelling trips

From spiritual journeys and family holidays to wellness retreats and cruises, India's silver travellers are emerging as one of tourism's fastest-growing and most valuable consumer segments

From premium mattresses and sleep trackers to circadian lighting and wellness retreats, affluent Indians are investing heavily in better sleep as rest becomes a key wellness priority

Hotel investments in India surged 67 per cent to $567 million last year, according to JLL, while demand is forecast to rise about 11 per cent annually over the next several years, outpacing supply

In this session of Manager’s Mantra, Wifred Selvaraj, Managing Director, LGT Holidays, talks about India’s travel and tourism industry and provides management tips.

Ladakh has witnessed a historic surge in tourist arrivals this year, recording a growth of more than 43 per cent during the first five months of 2026, a development that authorities attributed to improved infrastructure, better connectivity and sustained efforts to promote the Union Territory as a premier tourism destination. Known as the "cold desert", Ladakh remains one of India's most sought-after tourist destinations, famed for its dramatic landscapes, pristine lakes, ancient monasteries and adventure tourism. The region is often cut off from the rest of the country during the winter months due to heavy snowfall that blocks the Srinagar-Leh and Manali-Leh highways. Sharing the figures on the social media platform X, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh V K Saxena said the region registered a remarkable increase in visitor numbers, reflecting the success of initiatives aimed at boosting tourism in the high-altitude Himalayan destination. "Delighted to share that Ladakh has witnessed a .

Deputy Prime Minister Thongsavan Phomvihane highlighted Laos' strategic location, policy reforms and incentives as he sought greater Indian investment and business partnerships

The Bihar government has directed all state government employees to undertake mandatory visits to tourist destinations across the state every three months with their families and submit reports on how to promote them, officials said on Tuesday. In a letter, dated May 20, issued to departmental heads, divisional commissioners, DMs and SPs, Additional Chief Secretary (General Administration) B Rajender said government employees must travel with their families for two days and two nights to tourist, eco-tourism or rural tourism destinations in districts other than their home districts. The travel is to be scheduled over Fridays and Saturdays, during which employees are expected to visit and stay overnight at least three tourist spots, according to the directive. "Bihar is rich in cultural diversity, environmental heritage and historically significant tourist destinations. There are several sites that can emerge as major national and international tourism hubs. Encouraging officials to

Agoda is expanding accommodation supply, localisation and fintech offerings in India as resilient travel demand boosts domestic and outbound tourism

Earning as important as conserving forex; tourism needs better positioning

Possible measures include reducing the 60-day visa-free stay for tourists to 30 days and reviewing the criteria for categories, including investment, long-term stay, student and digital nomad visas