India’s glorious past with its over 42 UNESCO-listed heritage sites and 14 intangible cultural heritage, including ancient temples, palaces and historical monuments, beckons travellers to its shores.  Heritage tourism is a unique differentiator for India as a tourism destination making it a key pillar of India’s Tourism Policy. The recently concluded G-20 presidency showcased 56 destinations in India spotlighting its invaluable historic treasures in line with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of “making India a hub of heritage tourism.” Heritage tourism allows visitors to witness the ma ..read more

A destination wedding like no other awaits – embark on a regal journey of love & tradition aboard  Rajasthan’s iconic Palace on Wheels train. Recently, a Boeing 747 doubled up as the venue for a big fat Indian wedding, with the seats and aisle decked in the hues of love. Following suit, Rajasthan’s ultra-luxury train, Palace on Wheels, has announced its availability for weddings and events like corporate meetings and wedding shoots. The Rajasthan Tourism Department is developing new ways to promote destination weddings. To make the state an ideal destination wedding venue, Rajasthan T ..read more

Tourism Goa aims to make a positive difference in the environment, culture, and communities, which support regenerative tourism. The goal in introducing a regenerative tourism model is to encourage the travel and tourism sector to adopt sustainable practices that benefit both the environment and the people. To mark the 62nd anniversary of the Liberation of Goa, the state’s tourism department unveiled a groundbreaking model for regenerative tourism. This innovative approach seeks to revolutionize the Indian tourism industry by advocating environmental restoration, cultural preservation, and com ..read more

Bangaram and neighboring Thinnakara have emerged as tourism gems within Lakshadweep, so much so that tourists instantly fall in love with the natural beauty of these islands Bangaram and the closely located Thinnakara Islands have become tourism hotspots in Lakshadweep. As tourists get onboard fishing boats and head out, one can see vibrant hues of multi-coloured coral reefs, which is an instant feel-good factor about such scenic and pristine destinations existing in India. Bangaram and neighboring Thinnakara have emerged as tourism gems within Lakshadweep, so much so that tourists instantly f ..read more

The Assam Tourism Development Corporation Limited (ATDC) continues its commitment to promoting community-based tourism with the distribution of sanction letters for the Amar Alohi Rural Home-Stay 2022-23 Scheme. The Honourable Tourism Minister of Assam, Jayanta Malla Baruah, presided over the distribution ceremony, held today at the ATDC office, Paryatan Bhawan, Nepali Mandir, Guwahati. The “Amar Aalohi” Homestay Scheme by the Tourism Department, Govt. of Assam, aims to promote homestay facilities, create self-employment opportunities, and provide authentic hospitality experiences to tourists ..read more

The Department of Tourism, Karnataka, showcased its diverse attractions at OTM Mumbai 2024, highlighting cultural, historical, and natural treasures, promoting sustainable tourism and new initiatives to industry professionals. The Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka, in collaboration with Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (KSTDC) and Jungle Lodges and Resorts, was thrilled to announce its participation in the prestigious Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) Mumbai 2024, which took place from 8th to 10th February 2024. As a prominent player in In ..read more

Tourism in Madhya Pradesh bounced back in 2023 backed by the state government efforts. The introduction of new circuits, festivals, and setting of tent cities at offbeat destinations, providing rural experiences were some of the hallmarks of 2023. Looking ahead, MPTB plans to make tourism more holistic, sustainable, eco-friendly, and adventure-packed with intra-state cruises, wellness retreats, the reintroduction of small aircraft, and more in the pipeline. To boost tourism the Madhya Pradesh government has mapped an innovative strategy for 2024. Besides introducing new elements, the governmen ..read more

The ropeway which will cut down travel time in the hilly terrain from 1.5 hours to 15 minutes shall contain 10-seater diamond cabins seen in India for the first time with a capacity of 1300 passengers per hour per direction. Mussoorie Sky Car Company Pvt. Ltd., a consortium led by FIL Industries Private Ltd., and comprising of POMA SAS France and SRM Engineering LLP, has commenced work on India’s longest ropeway system at a length over 5.5 km connecting the twin cities of Dehradun and Mussoorie. The INR 300 crore mono-cable ropeway project that will connect Dehradun-Mussoorie will be ..read more

The third edition of the annual ‘Champions Boat League’ which commenced earlier last month, is expected to enhance domestic footfall across Kerala Kerala, known for its stunning natural beauty and captivating culture, is once again in the spotlight as it embraces innovative products like the IPL-model Champions Boat League (CBL) to draw travellers year-round. After experiencing a significant increase in domestic tourists, the southern Indian state is reinforcing its status as a highly-preferred tourist destination.  Following a spectacular week of Onam celebrations that attracted a surge ..read more

New research from Oxford Economics found Airbnb is an important pillar of Goa’s tourism industry, contributing over USD$108 million (INR 8.5 billion) to Gross Domestic Product and supporting over 11,500 local jobs in 2022* alone. The report also highlighted the powerful multiplier effect Airbnb guest spending has within local communities. In India, Goa had the largest share of Airbnb guest spending, amounting to a total of USD$189 million (INR 14.8 billion) in 2022*, in areas like purchases on transportation, restaurants, retail stores, and retail stores. Amanpreet Baj ..read more