Tourism

MP govt amends film tourism policy to attract investments through cinema

Madhya Pradesh updates its film tourism policy, offering new incentives for films, web series and infrastructure to attract investment and position the state as a major filming hub

Winter is calling: Indian travellers chase the chill to ring in New Year

Demand for bus and flight routes to Srinagar, Dehradun, Manali up on-year amid rising air and hotel fares for beach destinations

CM Omar Abdullah hopes December snowfall will revive J&K tourism

In the wake of the Pahalgam attack and Delhi blast, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said 2025 has not been good for tourism, but pinned hope on snowfall reviving the sector and helping attract more visitors to the valley. "This year has not been easy for us from a tourism point of view. Be it Pahalgam, Delhi, and Nowgam, it has had a huge impact on our tourism," Abdullah told reporters here on the sidelines of a tourism event. "The key to (increasing) footfall is snowfall. We had a totally dry November. It is hoped that God will bless us and we will have good snowfall in December. When it snows, we think places like Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, and Srinagar will benefit from that, but it is up to God. The sooner it snows, the sooner our winter tourism season will start," he said. The preparations and promotions that needed to be done by the government have been done, the chief minister said. "Promotion is the main thing in tourism. The more promotion and

Chhattisgarh gets ₹6,826 cr investment proposals in industry, tourism

CM Vishnu Deo Sai meets investors, exchanges Letter of Intent

Army Discipline, Corporate Edge: MMT Group CHRO

From the Indian Armed Forces to leading HR at MakeMyTrip, Yuvaraj Srivastava, MMT Group CHRO, shares powerful lessons on leadership, culture, and building high-performing teams in today’s workplace >

Kochi ranked among Booking.com's top 10 must-visit destinations for 2026

Booking.com's Travel Predictions 2026 shows Kochi rising among global hotspots as travellers seek hyper-individual journeys shaped by culture, memories, astrology and meaningful personal experiences

Billion-dollar Grand Egyptian Museum to show Egypt's ancient civilisation

Officials have described the vast facility that houses over 100,000 artifacts from across seven millenia of history as a gift from Egypt to the world

Tourism sector expected to grow with more than 25% CAGR: Gajendra Shekhawat

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Saturday said the tourism sector contributes Rs 20 lakh crore to India's GDP, and is expected to grow at a rate of more than 25 per cent. "Tourism now contributes over Rs 20 lakh crore to our national GDP. It provides livelihood to more than 84 million people," he said, addressing the 'MP Travel Mart', an event organised by the Madhya Pradesh tourism department. "India welcomed 20 million inbound tourists last year, and 2.94 billion tour trips were made by domestic travelers. Tourism sector in India is estimated to grow with a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of more than 25 per cent," he added. "These numbers tell a deeper story. The story of empowerment. Artisans finding new markets, families running home-stays, women entrepreneurs creating eco retreats, local youths becoming confidant guides and hosts," the tourism minister said. At the heart of this transformation lies the belief that tourism is a national priority, not an ..

Mizoram tourist footfall increases by 139.50% in 2024-25: CM Lalduhoma

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Thursday said that the tourism industry in the state has seen rapid growth as the tourist footfall has increased by 139.5 per cent in 2024-2025 in comparison to the previous financial year. Addressing the second day of Mizoram Travel Fest here, Lalduhoma said that the increasing inflow of visitors has contributed significantly to the state's economy. "The tourism industry in Mizoram is growing rapidly. According to statistics, the number of tourist arrivals has increased by 139.50 per cent in 2024-25 compared to the previous year," he said. The chief minister also expressed confidence that this trend will continue to grow in the coming years. He said that Mizo people should show hospitality and must be accommodating to tourists from other communities to ensure that Mizoram becomes a welcoming destination for all. "If the Mizos truly live out the beautiful values of their culture and Mizo code of ethics - selflessness, hospitality, respect to el

Rajasthan govt plans to boost tourism in lesser-known destinations

The official said that tourism infrastructure plays a vital role in shaping the tourists' experience as it serves as a fundamental element of their overall enjoyment of a destination

What happened in Vegas has now prompted a campaign to draw crowds back

Its 'Fabulous' campaign to revive falling tourist numbers has been facing backlash on social media, with many saying Las Vegas still doesn't get it

India, ADB sign $126 mn loan deal to boost tourism in Uttarakhand

India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a USD 126.42-million loan agreement to promote rural development through sustainable tourism in the Tehri Lake region of Uttarakhand. The project aims to benefit over 87,000 residents and 2.7 million annual visitors through improved tourism planning, upgraded infrastructure, enhanced sanitation and waste management, and disaster preparedness. The project targets the Tehri Garhwal District, one of Uttarakhand's most climate-vulnerable and economically disadvantaged regions. "The ADB loan supports the Government of Uttarakhand's policy to position the state as a diversified, all-weather tourism destination, with Tehri Lake identified as a priority area for development," said Juhi Mukherjee, Joint Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance. "The project showcases a model for sustainable tourism anchored around a hydropower lake by adopting a multi-sector approach to generate jobs, diversify income, and build ..

Majority of millennials prefer family trips, outpacing APAC average: Report

Indian millennials are focusing on family getaways, while Gen Z is redefining group travel by including parents, partners, and friends, shifting traditional group travel dynamics, a report said on Wednesday. With 62 per cent of Indian millennials choosing to travel with their immediate family, above the Asia-Pacific (APAC) average of 53 per cent, the modern Indian holiday is becoming more about connection than just the destination, according to Travel Trends 2025 research report by online travel and related services provider Booking.com. The report surveyed adults who took a leisure trip with an overnight stay in the last 12 months, plan to travel in 2025, and are involved in trip planning. The sample size comprises 32,106 respondents across 32 markets surveyed in January 2025, including 1,800 from India. It also revealed that a majority of Indian travellers are willing to cover trip costs for their loved ones. Over 89 per cent of millennials and 88 per cent of Gen Z are willing t

Chhattisgarh Pavilion gets massive response at Osaka Expo in Japan

The Pavilion weaves Chhattisgarh's cultural richness, industrial strength, and tourism potential

Top hospitality chains eye eco-tourism resort projects in Andaman islands

Top hospitality companies, including Tata group's IHCL and Hyatt Hotels Corp, have shown interest in developing eco-tourism resorts at four locations in Andamans, including the uninhabited Aves Island, which will be opened for tourism for the first time, officials said on Saturday. The eco-tourism properties will be developed on a public-private partnership (PPP) basis at Neil Island, Aves Island, Long Island and Smith Island. Besides, the administration is also looking to redevelop the Megapode Resort in Port Blair, they said. The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation Ltd (ANIIDCO) on July 28 invited bids for developing the resorts on a design, build, finance, operate and transfer basis, they added. A virtual pre-bid meeting was held on August 14, and it was attended by officials of some of the biggest players of the sector, including The Leela, Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), Club Mahindra, Hyatt Hotels Corp, Ambuja Neotia Hospitality, Chalet Hotels,

Travel aggregator MakeMyTrip targets 'Bharat' with GenAI travel assistant

Company aims to attract first-time online travel buyers from Bharat with voice-and-text GenAI planner, expanding reach as domestic tourism demand continues to rise

Here's why a Manga prediction crashed Japan's tourist numbers in June

Tourist arrivals from Hong Kong to Japan fell by 33.4 per cent year-on-year in June. The rumour was widely circulated in Hong Kong, where it spread over mainstream media and through influencers

New Zealand to charge foreign tourists up to NZ$40 at popular sites

The country's pristine national parks and great walks are "truly special to New Zealanders" and foreigners should pay a fee at high traffic sites, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said in a speech

Andhra Pradesh govt inks tourism project deals worth ₹500 crore

Deals on tourism projects worth Rs 500 crore were inked in the presence of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at Andhra Pradesh Tourism Investors Programme at Gandikota Fort in Kadapa district on Friday. Andhra Pradesh Tourism Corporation inked these deals with Ease My Trip, Hilton Hotels and others for tourism projects at various locations. "These agreements have been inked in the presence of the CM to set up tourism projects at various places in the state. Ease my Trip, Hilton Hotels and several other organisations inked deals worth Rs 500 crore with Andhra Pradesh Tourism Corporation," said an official press release. Besides building hotels, these deals are also aimed at setting up facilities for adventure sports, kayaking, jet skiing and others at Gandikota, Srisailam, Mantralayam, Tirupati and other places. Naidu virtually laid the foundation for a string of tourism projects at Gandikota, Borra Caves, Ahobilam, Nagarjuna Sagar and others under Central Government schemes such a

Fresh tourism policy on anvil for investment, economic growth in UP

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has called for promoting different forms of tourism such as heritage, rural, religious, and fort tourism