The Ministry of Tourism organized a three days training Workshop for homestay owner in Darjeeling from February 22 to 24, 2021 to enrich the hospitality skills of the owners of the region. The workshop was organized by the Ministry of Tourism’s Regional Office (East), Indiatourism…

The pandemic induced total rout of tourism has made the forthcoming IATO election the single most important in its four decades of history. Members need to keep sight of the big picture. In the 40 odd years of IATO’s existence, this is going to be…

Union Minister of State for Culture & Tourism (I/C), Prahlad Singh Patel to inaugurates three-day Incredible India Mega Homestay Development & Training Workshop in Darjeeling today. The Ministry of Tourism’s Indiatourism Kolkata, Regional Office (East) has organised this workshop from 22nd -24th February 2021 in…

The British Council yesterday launched a Warli Exhibition to celebrate India Craft Week 2021 and to showcase unique collaborations in Craft between India and the UK. The exhibit contains rare paintings of the creative genius Jivya Soma Mashe, the pioneer who popularized Warli art, nationally…

Industry’s umbrella association, the Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH), kick-started its annual India Tourism Mart (ITM) with a physical inauguration Yesterday at ITC Maurya Hotel, New Delhi. The inauguration was attended by Amitabh Kant, CEO Niti Aayog; Arvind Singh, Union Tourism…

In order to give exposure to craft communities post the pandemic, Craft Village for the third chapter of the India Craft Week (ICW) has invited RARE India, a community of some of the best conscious luxury hotels and experiences in India and the subcontinent, as…

The Ministry of Tourism’s Dekho Apna Desh Webinar series held its 76th webinar titled “Vocal for Local: Empowering Local Communities: Gujarat Experience” on 13th February 2021. The tourism sector has a huge effect in India by providing immense economic opportunities to the local community. Entrepreneurship…

The slogan of ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ by Prime Minister has given boost to domestic tourism, Prahlad Singh Patel, Union Minister of State (IC) for Tourism & Culture, said while inaugurating via video conferencing the two-day Annual Convention of Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India…

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India as part of its ongoing engagement with industry and its stakeholders is supporting Association of Domestic Tour Operators for organising their Annual Convention at Kevadia, Statue of Unity from 12th to 14th February 2021. Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry…

The outlay for Annual Budget 2021-22 of Ministry of Tourism is Rs. 2026.77 crore as against the outlay of Rs. 1260.00 crore approved for the revised Budget Plan 2020-21. The annual outlay in FY 2021-22 is 61 per cent higher than the revised annual outlay…