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 India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) and its flagship property, The Ashok Hotel, have unveiled a comprehensive set of physical and digital initiatives, marking their joint 60th and 70th anniversaries, respectively. The series of multi-dimensional, high-impact initiatives was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Union Minister of...

India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), a Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, has announced its financial results for the third quarter of FY 2025–26, reporting 54% increase in turnover over previous quarter marking a robust performance, driven by improved operational efficiencies and higher traction across key business verticals...

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;...

Tourism has been placed firmly at the centre of India’s growth and employment strategy, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiling a roadmap today, aimed at strengthening skills, destinations, digital infrastructure and sustainable travel in her Budget speech today.

Every year on January 25, India pauses to celebrate National Tourism Day, a celebration of travel’s transformative role in the nation’s economy, culture and community engagement. Observed by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, the day serves as a reminder of tourism’s evolving significance in shaping the country’s global image under the ‘Incredible India’ banner...

Thoughts & perspectives by Raj Bajaj- Chairman Perfect Travels & Tours Pvt Ltd