The launch took place alongside a day-long workshop focusing on four key themes aimed at improving India's tourism ecosystem. Discussions centred around single-window clearances, addressing visa challenges, sustainable development, digitised approvals and streamlined project timelines, among others.

“The day tourism contributes 10% to the economy, it will become the second-largest employment-generating sector after agriculture,” Shekhawat said, during his interview with a national news agency.

The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India organised the seminar on May 18, 2026, at The Park Hotel, New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, global experts, expedition leaders and adventure tourism stakeholders to discuss safety, sustainability and global best practices in the sector.

With 2,200 exhibitors, over 40,000 industry professionals, 200 international buyers, notable participation from states, international boards, tech companies, hotels & more, SATTE 2026 turned Yashobhoomi yet again into the epicentre of the global travel trade. Buoyed by a great industry response, SATTE also announced the next edition from January 19–21, 2027.

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 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;...

Notably, this scheme envisages to develop homestays in tribal areas to promote responsible tourism and enhance livelihood opportunities for tribal communities.

Currently being held in Udaipur, this conference by MoT, aims to foster greater policy convergence in implementing the tourism transformation agenda, ensuring that every region contributes to building a globally competitive and sustainable tourism ecosystem for a Viksit Bharat.