T3 Exclusive: RTSOI & MoT put responsible tourism back on agenda; target 100 responsible tourism practices
The organisation is looking at a renewed partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, with a focus on kickstarting the national Responsible Traveller campaign, reviving the National Sustainable Tourism Board, destination carrying-capacity studies and stronger industry and state-level participation. RTSOI’s Mandip Singh Soin speaks exclusively with T3.
Meghalaya tourism stakeholders seek statewide ban on roadside cooking to push responsible tourism
The Meghalaya Rural Tourism Forum (MRTF) has urged the Meghalaya government to introduce a statewide ban on roadside and open-space cooking by tourists, saying the practice is contributing to littering, environmental degradation and an unsustainable tourism model. Speaking after a meeting with the state's Tourism Minister, Timothy D. Shira, MRTF representatives said the discussions focused...
Homestays of India signs MoU with Jashpur District Administration
Homestays of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Jashpur District Administration, Government of Chhattisgarh on January 25, 2026, marking a significant step towards positioning Jashpur as a responsible and sustainable tourism destination in the state...
