Goa hosts 1st Travel Agents Meet 2026
The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), a Government of Goa undertaking, organised the 1st Travel Agents Meet 2026, bringing together key stakeholders from the travel and tourism industry to strengthen collaboration and align strategies for promoting Goa as a diverse, experience-led destination...
Goa’s Shigmo Festival 2026 set to commence from March 5 to 18, 2026
Goa is all set to celebrate Shigmo 2026, cultural festivals, showcasing its folk traditions through music, dance, and artistic expressions. A meeting to discuss the organisation of the Shigmo float parades across various centres in the State was chaired by Minister for Tourism Rohan A. Khaunte, in the presence of Director of Tourism Kedar Naik and Managing Director, Goa Tourism Development....
Homestays of India signs MoU with Jashpur District Administration
Homestays of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Jashpur District Administration, Government of Chhattisgarh on January 25, 2026, marking a significant step towards positioning Jashpur as a responsible and sustainable tourism destination in the state...
The Changing Face of Kerala Tourism: Emerging Trends in Kochi
Kerala has always been known as "God’s Own Country." From a surge in festive bookings to wellness packages and enjoying its authentic houseboat rides and beach explorations...
Karnataka Tourism Society announces Central India B2B Roadshow Series
The Karnataka Tourism Society (KTS) announces its upcoming Central India B2B Roadshow Series, scheduled from January 27 to 31, 2026, across five major cities: Indore, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Nashik, and Pune. This initiative is designed to strengthen tourism partnerships, expand market reach, and showcase Karnataka’s diverse offerings—from heritage and culture to eco-tourism, wellness, and adventure..
Innocent Divya takes charge as Tamil Nadu Tourism Commissioner & TTDC MD
Tmt. J. Innocent Divya, IAS, takes charge as Commissioner of Tamil Nadu Tourism and Managing Director of TTDC, signalling a key leadership transition in the state’s tourism sector. Divya also served as the Managing Director of the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC).
Discover the Hidden Heart of India: The Untamed Hadoti Region
An authored article from the lens of Arun Srivastava, Joint Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India.
Goa records strong and sustained growth in tourist arrivals
The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, remains committed to promoting quality tourism, diversifying source markets, strengthening infrastructure, and advancing its vision of Regenerative Tourism, ensuring balanced growth that benefits local communities, preserves the environment, and enhances visitor experiences.
Goa welcomes first charter flight from Katowice, Poland for the Season
The increasing interest from Polish tourists highlights Goa’s diverse tourism offerings, ranging from its renowned coastline and hinterland experiences to wellness, culture, cuisine, and nature-based tourism.
Odisha strengthens its conservation-led tourism focus
The Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, inaugurated the 6th National Chilika Bird Festival 2026 at the State Convention Hall, Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. The festival said to strengthen Odisha’s leadership in promoting conservation-led tourism, community participation, and sustainable destination development.
