Surat strengthening its position as a coastal tourism destination with the Dumas Sea-Face and Eco-Tourism Park Project. Led by the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), the initiative aims to transform the city's iconic Dumas Beach into a modern, environmentally sustainable waterfront destination.

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visited Bara Bhangal, said to be one the most remote regions of Kangra district. During his visit, the Chief Minister made six major announcements. The Chief Minister directed officials to prepare a comprehensive plan to develop Bara Bhangal as an eco-tourism destination.

The annual Amarnath Yatra is on course to become a major global spiritual tourism destination in the coming years, according to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who said sustained investments in infrastructure, technology and pilgrim facilities have significantly enhanced the pilgrimage experience over the past five years.

The All Ladakh Hotel and Guest House Association on Wednesday, amid growing concerns over investments from outsiders in Ladakh’s tourism sector, said there was a need for a tourism development model that is sustainable, inclusive, and beneficial to the people of the region.

The Maharashtra government is reportedly working to set up district-level Destination Management Organisations under the Tourism Department to strengthen tourism governance and support its ambition of positioning the state as a leading travel destination, an official said on Wednesday.

Sikkim's Tourism and Civil Aviation Department launched an e-office web application aimed at digitising and streamlining the processing of all its official work.

The Cabinet cleared the Assam Tourism Accommodation (Development & Registration) Rules, 2026, introducing a single-window registration system for hotels, resorts, guest houses, homestays, service apartments, tented accommodations, and heritage properties. The rules also provide for automatic renewal of registrations every three years, a move expected to simplify compliance and...

The Department of Tourism, Government of Telangana, has stepped up efforts to engage young people in tourism awareness and heritage conservation through the Yuva Tourism Clubs and Telangana Darshini programmes.

The first-ever Sindhu Kumbh, held alongside the 30th Sindhu Darshan Yatra, began in Leh on Tuesday amid religious fervour and cultural celebrations, with Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena describing the event as a catalyst for eco-spiritual tourism, economic growth and Ladakh's emergence as a global destination of peace and spirituality.

With Uttar Pradesh witnessing record tourist arrivals and growing demand for affordable accommodation, the state government has amended its Bed & Breakfast and Homestay Policy 2025 to encourage greater participation in the hospitality sector. The revised policy allows registered units to offer up to eight rooms and introduces an online self-renewal facility for operators...