Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh on July 27, 2026, has approved an proposed INR 31.80 crore action plan for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The proposals were aimed at strengthening tourism, cultural infrastructure and heritage conservation across Kanpur division, with a focus on developing religious destinations, improving visitor amenities and preserving the...

Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) and the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote and strengthen tourism across Maharashtra together. The MoU was signed in the presence of senior officials from both organisations. Representing MTDC were Neelesh R. Gatne, IAS, Managing Director; Chandrashekhar Jaiswal, General Manager...

The West Bengal government has announced a strategic expansion of its wildlife and eco-tourism portfolio, approving a 4,500-hectare Conservation Reserve in the Kotshila-Jhalda range of Purulia and advancing development of the 1,000-acre Jhargram Tiger Safari. These initiatives are designed to strengthen wildlife conservation, generate livelihood opportunities for local communities...

The Goa Tourism Department has officially launched the ‘Ekadasha Teertha Yatra’, a strategic three-day pilgrimage circuit connecting 11 prominent temples across the state. This initiative is a core component of the government's “Goa Beyond Beaches” campaign, aimed at diversifying the state’s tourism portfolio and attracting a broader demographic of spiritual and cultural travelers...

The Directorate of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra held a meeting with representatives of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Mumbai to discuss opportunities to strengthen tourism co-operation between Maharashtra and Russia. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral tourism, improving air connectivity, and developing long-term collaboration through...

The Karnataka government is planning a major upgrade of Mayura Hotels and other hospitality assets managed by the Department of Tourism by adopting private sector hospitality practices, with the aim of enhancing visitor experiences and bringing tourism infrastructure in line with global standards.

Key areas to be covered in the study include: identification of CRZ-notified beaches where tourism activities are permitted; beach-wise assessment of tourism potential; evaluation of road connectivity and supporting infrastructure; assessment of opportunities for environmentally sustainable development; study of public and private investment potential.

Goa Tourism reviewed a series of strategic initiatives as part of efforts to strengthen the state's position as a year-round tourism destination. These included a proposed partnership with TUI Group. The initiatives were discussed at the 29th meeting of the Empowered Committee on Marketing and Public Relations under the Goa Tourism Board, chaired by State Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte.

If approved, the facility is expected to emerge as a major eco-tourism attraction in Coimbatore district while also promoting awareness about elephant conservation and conflict management. Situated on the route to the popular Kovai Kutralam waterfalls, the camp is strategically located to attract a large number of tourists visiting the scenic destination.

Tourism in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands may not reach its full potential for at least the next five years, following the government of India’s decision to shelve the proposed project to extend the runway of the Indian Navy’s air station INS Baaz at Campbell Bay to 10,000 feet.