Reports stated that the decision is expected to provide operational relief to hotels anAccording to a post on X shared by Vinai Kumar Saxena, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor, hotels and guest houses will now be granted industry status registered with the Union Territory’s Tourism Department.

Rohan Khaunte, Goa Tourism Minister, recently stated at a public forum that the state continues to record steady domestic and international visitor inflows despite global challenges, including geopolitical tensions impacting the aviation sector. He remarked, ‘Tourists are still coming, and there is no such thing as an off-season.’

Maharashtra is set to introduce India’s first submarine tourism project off the Sindhudurg coast, marking a major step towards strengthening marine and adventure tourism. According to online reports, the ambitious project has now received updated Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance, subject to certain conditions.

Known for his strong grassroots connect and youth-centric political approach, he is expected to play an important role in strengthening Kerala’s tourism and cultural sectors.

The Indian Army has taken a step towards promoting border and battlefield tourism with the inauguration of the ‘Shaurya Gatha’ Complex in Tangdhar’s Karnah region of Kupwara district, close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu & Kashmir.

Uttar Pradesh is expanding tourism infrastructure across religious, heritage and cultural destinations. To ensure projects are completed on time ahead of the upcoming election year, during a high-level review meeting of the Tourism and Culture Department in Lucknow on May 7, 2026, Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh have set strict deadlines for all the tourism projects...

Felicitated the success of the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) Homestay Scheme, which has sanctioned INR 115.68 crore and disbursed INR 102 crore for over 900 beneficiaries to date, by awarding a INR 20,000 cash prize to each of the State's top ten performing hosts.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a series of high-level engagements in Gulmarg focused on strengthening tourism infrastructure and showcasing the Union Territory’s development priorities during the visit of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance to Jammu and Kashmir.

Jaiveer Singh, Tourism and Culture Minister said the initiative is aimed at enhancing facilities for pilgrims and tourists, while preserving the region’s cultural identity. The effort is expected to support local livelihoods, while expanding the district’s appeal beyond its traditional identity as a glass manufacturing hub.

The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), in association with Nature Trails by Thomas Cook, has announced the launch of a specially curated Hampi Tour from May 1, 2026, offering travellers from Goa and beyond an immersive journey to Hampi, North Karnataka. The initiative is part of GTDC’s ongoing efforts to expand its portfolio of experiential travel offerings and provide curated...