This was announced by WTTC Chairman Manfredi Lefebvre, in presence of Union Minister of Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Govt of India, WTTC President and CEO, Gloria Guevara, Suman Billa, AS & DG, Ministry of Tourism, while the council rolled down the curtains on its Summit in Valletta today.

The island nation welcomed more than four million visitors last year and generated EUR 3.9 billion in tourism spending, while the Malta government actively looks to shift its focus from visitor volumes to higher-value, year-round and sustainable tourism. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the WTTC Global Summit in Valletta, Malta’s Prime Minister Robert Abela said the country had...

The ASSOCHAM-CBRE report presented during the conclave noted that organised hotel occupancy increased to 64.1% in 2025 from 42.0% in 2021, while growth in average daily rates supported a recovery in RevPAR beyond pre-pandemic levels. Improving connectivity and the emergence of new destinations are also opening opportunities for hospitality and tourism investment beyond established markets.

FlixBus announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, on World Tourism Day to jointly promote India as a premier global destination and champion responsible tourism through its growing network. Under the MoU, FlixBus will integrate destination-focused content and the Incredible India brand across its platform, including...

The Ministry of Tourism celebrated World Tourism Day 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. On the occasion Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launched the National Digital Tourism Stack and the National Mission for Alternative Destinations ­— ­­­­Dekho Apna Desh Campaign 2.0. The Ministry also exchanged five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with industry partners...

The Ministry of Tourism has reaffirmed its commitment to the Northeastern Region (NER) through a multi-pronged strategic approach aimed at positioning the region as a high-potential destination for both domestic and international travellers. The government’s latest initiatives focus on bridging connectivity gaps, modernising infrastructure, and expanding B2B networking opportunities...

Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, recently highlighted the strategic management of India’s 3,688 centrally protected monuments as a cornerstone of the nation’s tourism product. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, the Minister underscored the dual-pronged approach of conservation and promotion currently fuelling heritage tourism growth...

Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte recently met with Union Minister for Tourism & Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, to fast-track critical infrastructure and policy reforms. The meeting focused on aligning Goa’s long-term tourism strategy with the Government of India’s national tourism priorities while strengthening the State’s position as India’s premier year-round tourism destination...

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) on July 30, 2026, in New Delhi to promote India as a preferred global tourism destination through a strategic, non-exclusive and non-financial collaboration. Under the MoU, the Ministry of Tourism and IndiGo will jointly undertake a global communication...

The Union Minister for Tourism confirmed that Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment – Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale, financial assistance was provided to states during 2024-25 for tourism projects.