The discussion around the country’s preparedness and future MICE trajectory took centre stage during the panel on ‘India’s MICE Readiness: Evolving Landscape’, steered by Neeraj Dhawan, Hon Treasurer, ICPB and Director, Falcon Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd., at SATTE 2026, where industry stakeholders shared insights on opportunities, structural gaps and the way forward.

The escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia have sent shockwaves through the global travel ecosystem, causing significant operational and financial disruptions for India’s travel, aviation, and hospitality sectors. India’s tourism and hospitality sector which contributes to nearly 8% to country’s GDP and support million jobs currently, has seemed to be taken a major hit too...

Women in tourism are no longer confined to the margins of the industry’s workforce; they are increasingly shaping its direction, influencing consumer behaviour, and redefining how travel experiences are conceptualised and delivered. Globally, women account for 54% of the tourism workforce, according to UN Tourism, a figure that significantly surpasses most other sectors.

Tourism in India has traditionally leaned towards iconic landmarks, urban centers, and large-scale infrastructure development. However, as the sector matures and global travel trends evolve, a quieter but more transformative movement is gaining momentum, community-based tourism (CBT). Studies show that this tourism model can directly improve livelihoods, with one of the reports indicating it...

The fall of the Indian Rupee (INR) past the INR 95 mark against the US dollar is not just a currency story, it is a turning point for India’s tourism sector as well. One of the sharpest declines in over a decade, it is already changing how Indians plan, spend, and travel.

He replaces Srivatsa Krishna who has now moved to Ministry of Minority Affairs as Secretary.

India’s tourism potential is widely acknowledged, yet its global performance tells a different story. Industry gathers for a candid discussion at SATTE 2026 spotlighting why the Brand India needs more than just the nostalgia. Full report here:

As travellers move across the country, they encounter countless variations of the same dish—each shaped by local ingredients, traditions and techniques. Today, food is no longer viewed merely as sustenance; it has evolved into a powerful travel motivator. Increasingly, travellers are willing to journey long distances and spend significantly more to experience authentic and distinctive culinary...

The India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), under the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, held the inaugural opening ceremony of the Capacity Building Program for Tribal Homestay Owners at Kautilya Hall, Hotel Samrat, New Delhi...

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved declaration of Madurai Airport, Tamil Nadu, as an International Airport. Madurai Airport, located in the Temple City of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is one of the oldest airports in the state. It serves as a crucial gateway to Southern Tamil Nadu...