India has spent the last decade building the physical foundations of a global meetings destination. Convention centres, airports, hotels and connectivity have expanded rapidly, while destinations across the country are increasingly positioning themselves to attract international conferences, exhibitions and corporate events. The numbers reflect the momentum.

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, hosted the 2nd BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group (TWG) Meeting in Jaipur, Rajasthan on August 19, 2026, under India’s BRICS Chairship. The meeting was chaired by Bhuvnesh Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Held under the overarching theme...

With the aim to develop iconic tourist centres in the country, the Ministry of Tourism issued operational guidelines along with detailed project report template under the Special Assistance to the States for Capital Investment (SASCI)-Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale initiative scheme.

Responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said tourism has been identified as a key sector for the economic development of the islands, with the Andaman and Nicobar Islands promoting eco-tourism, cruise tourism, cultural, heritage and adventure tourism, besides developing new tourist circuits.

With a view to expand digital mode of procurement of reserved as well as unreserved tickets Railways has launched RailOne App. Presently approximately 89% of the reserved tickets are reportedly booked online as compared to about 49% in 2013-14. Unreserved tickets booked through various non-counter modes has increased to nearly 39%.

India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), a Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, has announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter (Q1) of FY 2026–27 ended June 30, 2026. The corporation maintained its growth momentum across its diversified business portfolios...

The Ministry of Tourism has reaffirmed its commitment to the Northeastern Region (NER) through a multi-pronged strategic approach aimed at positioning the region as a high-potential destination for both domestic and international travellers. The government’s latest initiatives focus on bridging connectivity gaps, modernising infrastructure, and expanding B2B networking opportunities...

Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, recently highlighted the strategic management of India’s 3,688 centrally protected monuments as a cornerstone of the nation’s tourism product. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, the Minister underscored the dual-pronged approach of conservation and promotion currently fuelling heritage tourism growth...

Nepal’s tourism sector demonstrated notable resilience during the July 2026 monsoon season, welcoming 71,775 international arrivals. This represents a 2.3% year-on-year increase compared to July 2025. Quoted by a local news agency report and the statistics released by Nepal Tourism Board confirmed that India remains the primary driver of growth, contributing 23,490 visitors and securing...

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) on July 30, 2026, in New Delhi to promote India as a preferred global tourism destination through a strategic, non-exclusive and non-financial collaboration. Under the MoU, the Ministry of Tourism and IndiGo will jointly undertake a global communication...