India has made notable strides in developing world-class convention and exhibition infrastructure, but a significant gap remains between general infrastructure development and the capacity of its tourism and hospitality sector. Bridging this gap will be crucial to unlocking India’s full potential in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) sector, according to key...

The ‘How India Travels 2026: The Homes Edit’ study projects alternative accommodation to grow at a 21.2% CAGR through FY29, as demand for villas, homestays and apartments expands beyond traditional leisure hotspots. Tourism Ministry also pointed to the segment needing stronger quality assurance and regulatory frameworks to reach its utmost potential.

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...

Under the planned version, the shortlisted destinations will be developed into marketable packages by the industry, with the government, state governments and industry jointly promoting them. The Ministry of Tourism is also working on creating a Digital Tourism Stack that could allow international visitors to navigate India with fewer touchpoints and less friction.

Report launched on July 8 by Suman Billa IAS, Additional Secretary & DG, Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, at a special evening in New Delhi.

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.

Industry leaders also estimated that the sector’s wider multiplier effect pushes its overall economic impact beyond INR 3 lakh crore. Notably, the 15th IEIA Open Seminar 2026 was held in Greater Noida from May 8-9, under the theme ‘When the Right Dots Meet, Industry Moves.’

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 forum, organised in New Delhi, featured in-depth discussions that helped states and the industry stakeholders understand global best practices and re-examine their own strategies with a fresh, forward-looking perspective.

At an IEIA Roundtable in Delhi, government and industry leaders acknowledged that uneven pricing practices and weak destination-level planning are now bigger barriers than infrastructure itself.