As travellers move across the country, they encounter countless variations of the same dish—each shaped by local ingredients, traditions and techniques. Today, food is no longer viewed merely as sustenance; it has evolved into a powerful travel motivator. Increasingly, travellers are willing to journey long distances and spend significantly more to experience authentic and distinctive culinary...

The India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), under the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, held the inaugural opening ceremony of the Capacity Building Program for Tribal Homestay Owners at Kautilya Hall, Hotel Samrat, New Delhi...

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved declaration of Madurai Airport, Tamil Nadu, as an International Airport. Madurai Airport, located in the Temple City of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is one of the oldest airports in the state. It serves as a crucial gateway to Southern Tamil Nadu...

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, participated at ITB Berlin 2026, held from March 3 to 5 at Messe Berlin, Germany. India participated with a significant delegation of Destination Management Companies (DMCs), hoteliers, State Governments / Union Territories and tour operators from across the country.  Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Tourism and Culture was accompanied by...

The 6th edition of ‘FICCI Medical Value Travel Awards’ has been organised during the 8th edition of Advantage Healthcare India 2026. The event was graced by the presence of by Union Minister of Tourism and Culture, Government of India, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat; Election Commissioner for the Union Territories & Jury Chair, FICCI Medical Value Travel Awards, Sudhanshu Pandey (Retd.)....

The India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) and its flagship property, The Ashok Hotel, have unveiled a comprehensive set of physical and digital initiatives, marking their joint 60th and 70th anniversaries, respectively. The series of multi-dimensional, high-impact initiatives was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Union Minister of...

India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), a Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, has announced its financial results for the third quarter of FY 2025–26, reporting 54% increase in turnover over previous quarter marking a robust performance, driven by improved operational efficiencies and higher traction across key business verticals...

The Ministry of Tourism promotes India in a holistic manner, through various initiatives. As part of on-going activities, promotion of medical & wellness tourism, is also taken up. Recent MoT update shows that around 4,50,633 foreign tourist arrivals were recorded in 2025 from January to November, who visited the country for medical purposes...

The Ministry of Tourism promotes India as a holistic destination, in the global tourism generating markets, to promote various tourism products and destinations of the country. The promotion is carried out through participation in various international travel trade exhibitions, fairs and events; organisation of familiarisation (FAM) tours for foreign tour operators, media and influencers;...