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September 28, 2026 12:36 PM

Tourism growth must benefit local communities: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Sunday said the next phase of India's tourism growth must move beyond popular destinations and create greater opportunities for local communities, entrepreneurs, women and youth. Addressing the World Tourism Day 2026 celebrations at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Shekhawat said changing traveller preferences were creating new opportunities for India to promote more authentic and community-oriented tourism. “Tourism is no longe...

September 28, 2026 11:39 AM

World Tourism Day 2026: How India is reimagining travel through digital innovation and AI

From searching for a destination on a smartphone to booking a hotel, discovering local experiences and navigating an unfamiliar city, technology has become an integral part of the modern traveller’s journey. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) begins to reshape how people plan and experience travel, India is seeking to position technology at the heart of its expanding tourism ecosystem. This transformation took centre stage on World Tourism Day 2026, observed on September 27 under the theme “Di...

July 27, 2026 11:04 PM

Tourism Ministry, Air India sign MoU to boost global promotion of India under ‘Incredible India’ campaign

The Ministry of Tourism on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Air India to jointly promote India as a preferred global tourism destination under the Incredible India brand, marking a strategic collaboration to strengthen the country's international tourism outreach. The MoU was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. The event was attended by Bhuvnesh Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism; Suman Billa, Additiona...

July 21, 2026 3:08 PM

Centre sanctions 117 tourism infrastructure projects worth Rs 5,756.62 crore across India

The Centre has sanctioned 117 tourism infrastructure projects worth ₹5,756.62 crore over the last two years to strengthen tourism facilities, improve connectivity and promote niche tourism across the country, the Ministry of Tourism said on Monday. The projects have been approved under multiple flagship schemes, including Swadesh Darshan 2.0, the Challenge-Based Destination Development Scheme, PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive), Assistance to Central A...

June 15, 2026 1:39 PM

J&K: Tourist flock to Bhaderwah to beat the heat; security measures enhanced in valley

As temperatures continue to soar across several parts of the country, an increasing number of tourists are flocking to the picturesque Bhaderwah valley in Jammu and Kashmir to escape the summer heat. To ensure a safe and secure experience for visitors, security agencies have put in place extensive arrangements across the region’s major tourist destinations. Comprehensive security measures have been deployed at key tourist attractions, including Jai Valley, Padri, and Guldanda. Personnel from ...

January 15, 2026 6:31 PM

Fewer foreigners visited US in 2025 as global tourism spending rose

The United States registered a 6% drop in foreign visitors in 2025 even as global tourism overrode concerns about saturation in some locations to generate a 6.7% rise in spending compared to the previous year, according to an industry group. More than 1.5 billion tourists spent $11.7 trillion on hotels, cruises and flights last year, according to the data from the World Travel and Tourism Council. The tourism industry's contribution was equivalent to 10.3% of global gross domestic product, wit...

September 10, 2025 12:04 PM

Tourists stranded in Nepal as Gen Z protests force Kathmandu Airport shutdown

Hundreds of tourists from India and several other nations have been stranded in Nepal after Kathmandu Airport was shut down due to safety concerns following violent Gen Z protests against alleged corruption and the Oli government’s controversial social media ban. What began as a peaceful youth-led movement quickly spiralled into violent clashes with security forces, leaving several dead. The unrest also saw several top politicians assaulted by mobs, while the homes of leaders were set on fire...

August 6, 2025 4:55 PM

Uttarakhand cloudburst: 51 tourists from Maharashtra stranded in Uttarkashi safe

As many as 51 tourists from Maharashtra stranded in Uttarakhand following heavy rainfall and a cloudburst in Uttarkashi are safe, state officials confirmed on Wednesday. According to the State Emergency Operations Centre, 11 of the stranded tourists are from Nanded district, while the remaining 40 belong to other Maharashtra districts. “The Maharashtra government is ready to provide necessary assistance to the tourists stranded in Uttarakhand and is in constant touch with them. The state gov...

April 23, 2025 11:54 AM

Global condemnation pours after Pahalgam terror attack, terming it vile, senseless act

Condolences poured in from across the globe following the ghastly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that left 16 dead and dozens injured. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday in the picturesque Baisaran Valley, saw terrorists emerge from surrounding forests and indiscriminately open fire on a group of tourists, leaving dozens injured in addition to the fatalities. Unequivocally condemning the barbaric attack on innocent tourists, Nepal said that it stands in steadfast solidarity with...