Marking a significant milestone in Odisha’s tourism and economic roadmap, the Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, in partnership with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) inaugurated the 7th edition of the Odisha Travel Bazaar (OTB) 2026 at Mayfair Sanctuary, Bhubaneswar, on October 3. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Three-day flagship...

India is targeting a rise in tourism’s contribution to national GDP from the current 5.2–5.6% to 10% by 2047. Rajasthan is already ahead of that curve, with tourism contributing more than 5.5% to the state’s domestic economy and accounting for roughly 10% of Rajasthan’s GDP directly. Against this backdrop, the Federation of Hospitality and Tourism of Rajasthan (FHTR), in partnership with the...

Assam’s wildlife tourism season is set to kick off with the reopening of the Manas National Park on October 2. The Kaziranga National Park will reopen on October 3 and Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary on October 13, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) shared in a social media post.

West Bengal has attracted tourism investment proposals worth approximately INR 12,534 crore. Announcing the developments at a tourism investors’ meet organised by the state’s Tourism Department on World Tourism Day, Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh outlined plans to expand and upgrade the West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Limited’s (WBTDCL) accommodation portfolio.

The Delhi government and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the cultural and academic sectors and provide Delhi’s artists and cultural groups greater opportunities on international platforms.

Tourism festivals can play a significant role in revitalising cities, generating livelihood opportunities and stimulating local businesses, Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh said, highlighting the potential of Vijayawada Utsav to support the local economy.

Moving beyond traditional tourist-volume metrics, Meghalaya is establishing a sustainable, community-led, climate-resilient tourism model to position the state as a year-round global attraction. Supported by public and private investments across more than 150 active projects, tourism has become a primary driver of local economic growth and regional development as the state advances toward...

Focus now is to ‘connect, create, facilitate, collaborate, and conserve’, says the Additional MD of Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board.

The state is prioritising domestic tourism, homestays, and community-led growth while pushing Loktak project and Polo as global tourism draws. T3 speaks with a senior tourism authority official.

Kerala is set to get a major thrust in the plan to develop quality infrastructure and ensuring barrier-free access to destinations for the next phase of tourism, according to Biju K, Secretary, Tourism, Government of Keralam. Emphasising that it is vital to upgrade tourism destinations on par with global standards, Biju said barrier-free access to tourism, embracing effective marketing...