According to 2025 figures, the top source countries for medical tourists include Bangladesh (3,25,127 arrivals), followed by Iraq (30,989), Uzbekistan (13,699), Somalia (11,506), Turkmenistan (10,231), Oman (9738), and Kenya (9,357).

The increased line capacity aims to enhance mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways. These multi-tracking proposals are poised to streamline operations and alleviate congestion. The projects said to be in line with the Prime Minister Modiji’s vision of a New India which will make people of the region “Atmanirbhar” by way of comprehensive

Despite the complexities and current crisis, the overarching sentiment is largely optimistic. With India’s travel and hospitality sector currently contributing around 5–6% to GDP and projected to reach 10% in the coming years, the industry is poised for significant expansion. The industry experts couldn’t agree more.

The discussion around the country’s preparedness and future MICE trajectory took centre stage during the panel on ‘India’s MICE Readiness: Evolving Landscape’, steered by Neeraj Dhawan, Hon Treasurer, ICPB and Director, Falcon Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd., at SATTE 2026, where industry stakeholders shared insights on opportunities, structural gaps and the way forward.

The escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia have sent shockwaves through the global travel ecosystem, causing significant operational and financial disruptions for India’s travel, aviation, and hospitality sectors. India’s tourism and hospitality sector which contributes to nearly 8% to country’s GDP and support million jobs currently, has seemed to be taken a major hit too...

Women in tourism are no longer confined to the margins of the industry’s workforce; they are increasingly shaping its direction, influencing consumer behaviour, and redefining how travel experiences are conceptualised and delivered. Globally, women account for 54% of the tourism workforce, according to UN Tourism, a figure that significantly surpasses most other sectors.

Tourism in India has traditionally leaned towards iconic landmarks, urban centers, and large-scale infrastructure development. However, as the sector matures and global travel trends evolve, a quieter but more transformative movement is gaining momentum, community-based tourism (CBT). Studies show that this tourism model can directly improve livelihoods, with one of the reports indicating it...

The fall of the Indian Rupee (INR) past the INR 95 mark against the US dollar is not just a currency story, it is a turning point for India’s tourism sector as well. One of the sharpest declines in over a decade, it is already changing how Indians plan, spend, and travel.

He replaces Srivatsa Krishna who has now moved to Ministry of Minority Affairs as Secretary.

India’s tourism potential is widely acknowledged, yet its global performance tells a different story. Industry gathers for a candid discussion at SATTE 2026 spotlighting why the Brand India needs more than just the nostalgia. Full report here: