India’s first Wedding and MICE Conclave, organised by the Kerala Travel Mart Society in collaboration with the state government, is set to open doors on Thursday, aiming for an aggressive push to position Kerala as a preferred setting for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) and destination weddings.

Developed under the umbrella of Imagicaaworld Entertainment Limited, the entertainment vertical of the Malpani Group, Aqua Imagicaa reported to feature 20+ international rides, vibrant themed zones, and modern hospitality.

By comparison, the city saw 5.76 crore visitors in 2023, which grew to 16.44 crore in 2024. Ayodhya is not only a sacred site, it is becoming a global symbol of cultural and spiritual resurgence, said Minister Jaiveer Singh.

The TIPC will serve as a dedicated platform to evaluate and approve tourism projects with an investment of INR 50 crore and above. It will be chaired by Chief Minister and supported by an Investment Promotion Cell within the Department of Tourism.

“This initiative is aligned with the state’s broader goal of achieving a one trillion dollar economy,” said Jaiveer Singh, Tourism and Culture Minister.

Goa records 8.4% YoY with 5.45 million tourist arrivals including 5.18 million domestic and 0.27 million international tourists from January to June 2025.

The institute will soon commence training classes for guides based in Varanasi and Kannauj.

The sessions were moderated by Prateek Hira, Chairperson of FICCI UP Tourism Committee; Neelam Rathore, Social Media Lead at MP Tourism Board; and Director IP, Rajesh Gupta.

The newly introduced digital system, as per an official notice, is designed to ease congestion and improve the travel experience, especially during weekends and peak tourist seasons.

The state witnessed 51.84 lakh domestic visitors, 2.71 lakh international tourists in H1 2025.