India suspends visa services in Chittagong amid Bangladesh unrest
As per an agency report, India’s assistant high commission in Chittagong temporarily ceased operations due to safety concerns for its staff following violent protests near its diplomatic premises.
Tourism Ministry pushes city-level Convention Bureaus; pricing discipline, national framework musts
At an IEIA Roundtable in Delhi, government and industry leaders acknowledged that uneven pricing practices and weak destination-level planning are now bigger barriers than infrastructure itself.
164 Vande Bharat connecting major Indian cities today; over 7.5 cr passengers travelled since 2019: Centre
These trains are operational in 274 districts across the country. This wide reach is improving travel, tourism, and regional connectivity nationwide.
India records 42.63 Lakh foreign tourist arrivals till June 2025
India has recorded 42.63 lakh foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) during the first two quarters of 2025 (January - June), according to official data released by the Bureau of Immigration. The figures were shared in a written reply by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
New Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express to boost pilgrimage tourism
The launch of the Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express reported to deliver multiple far-reaching benefits by significantly strengthening rail connectivity across four states—Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Maharashtra. It introduces the first direct train service to Shirdi from the south coastal belt of Andhra Pradesh for devotees. By directly linking Tirupati and Shirdi, the service enhances
Tourism Ministry scaling up ‘Challenge-Based’ model to fast-track destination development: Shekhawat
Ministry of Tourism through its central sector schemes of ‘Swadesh Darshan (SD)’, ‘Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0)’, ‘Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD)’ –a sub-scheme of SD2.0, ‘Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)’ and ‘Assistance to Central Agencies (ACA) for Tourism Infrastructure Development’ complements the efforts of tourism infrastructure...
Sustainable Travel - Where are we?
We are not there yet. No one is there yet. However, some countries are undeniably doing better than others. The clue is always in the awareness, belief that change is possible and choosing wisely, says Shoba Rudra, Founder, RARE India. There is so much going on around the world to promote sustainable travel as news in the media seems to reflect.
INR 17 cr Homestay Projects approved under PMJUGA; no funds released yet: Tourism Minister
Notably, this scheme envisages to develop homestays in tribal areas to promote responsible tourism and enhance livelihood opportunities for tribal communities.
UP Cabinet approves 3 key proposals of Tourism Department
This initiative aims to further enhance the overall experience of pilgrims, tourists and students.
Wonderla makes its Tamil Nadu debut with its first amusement park
Wonderla Holidays Limited celebrated the formal inauguration of Wonderla Chennai, its first park in Tamil Nadu and fifth in the country. The park was inaugurated by M.K. Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, in the presence of Dr. T.R.B Rajaa, Minister for Industries, Government of Tamil Nadu, T. M. Anbarasan, Minister for MSME, Government of Tamil Nadu, other senior government officials, and...
