Mumbai tourism plans dedicated app; targets longer stays & higher spend
The Mumbai City Collectorate, with the support of Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), has unveiled the vision for the Mumbai Tourism Initiative, a year-long destination branding exercise aimed at strengthening the city’s tourism identity and expanding its appeal among domestic and international visitors.
Goa records 6.14 mn visitors between January and July in 2026
The state of Goa recorded 61.38 lakh tourist arrivals between January and July 2026, with an overall growth of 0.08% compared to the corresponding period last year, according to the latest data of the Department of Tourism. The state welcomed 59.02 lakh domestic tourists and 2.36 lakh international during the first seven months of 2026. July 2026 recorded 6.94 lakh total tourist arrivals...
Karnataka plans ‘Clean and Green Hampi’ initiative to enhance visitor experience
Through the ‘Clean & Green Hampi’ campaign, the department aims to preserve the heritage character of Hampi while prioritising cleanliness, environmental conservation and an improved visitor experience. The Karnataka Tourism Department has directed officials to prepare an action plan for the 'Clean and Green Hampi' campaign to improve cleanliness, environmental conservation and visitor facilities
Mizoram govt partners with CYMA to boost tourism
The Mizoram government has signed a strategic MoU with the Central Committee of Young Mizo Association (CYMA) on August 11, 2024, to strengthen cooperation in promoting tourism in the state. The state has witnessed a significant increase in tourist arrivals in recent times. To foster this development further, the agreement was signed in the presence of Tourism Secretary Vanlaldina Fanai...
Delhi govt. launches 4 tourism circuits at the Spiritual & Heritage Tourism Conclave 2026
The objective, as stated by the state govt, is to encourage tourists to experience the capital's diverse heritage up close. In these four circuits developed by Delhi Tourism, major spiritual, religious, and heritage sites located in different parts of the capital have been linked to create a cohesive travel experience.
Airbnb report shows Goa emerging among top choices for India’s monsoon micro-cation trend
Goa continues to strengthen its position as one of India’s most sought-after year-round destinations, with the State emerging among the top locations witnessing growing traveller interest during the monsoon season, according to the latest Airbnb search data. The findings reveal that domestic searches for monsoon travel have increased by nearly 40% year-on-year, with Goa featuring...
Ladakh records 3.30 lakh tourist arrivals between Jan - July 2026
Ladakh has recorded more than 3.30 lakh tourist arrivals between January and July 2026, nearly matching the 3.35 lakh visitors registered during the entire calendar year 2025. Sharing the figures on X, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena highlighted the region’s strong tourism performance in the first seven months of the year. Tourist footfall crossed the one-lakh mark in both...
Maharashtra Tourism accelerates infrastructure plans for MICE & Jijau Srushti heritage site
Minister of Tourism, Shambhuraj Desai announced that the state government will take the necessary steps to speed up the proposed MICE project at Hatani and Valti in Buldhana district's Chikhli taluka, along with the plan to develop 'Jijau Srushti' at Sindkhed Raja in keeping with the historical significance of Rajmata Jijau's birthplace, said the. Together, these two projects will give...
J&K inaugurates 'waste to wonder' park in Jammu, aims to boost tourism
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated a 'waste to wonder' park in Jammu and said it would emerge as a major tourist attraction, further asserting that his government is working to tap the tourism potential of every region in the UT.
Goa gets fast-track immigration approval to ease international arrivals
To boost to Goa’s tourism sector, Goa's Tourism Minister. Rohan A. Khaunte announced that the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah has approved the activation of the Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) for Goa, paving the way for seamless immigration through automated e-gates at the State’s airports.
