The Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, inaugurated the 6th National Chilika Bird Festival 2026 at the State Convention Hall, Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. The festival said to strengthen Odisha’s leadership in promoting conservation-led tourism, community participation, and sustainable destination development.

Telangana is aiming to position itself as a benchmark for tourism innovation and quality in India, according to Jupally Krishna Rao, Minister for Tourism and Culture of Telangana. Addressing a recent public gathering, the minister said the state has the potential to emerge as a global tourism hub by leveraging its existing strengths rather than reinventing its identity.

UP ranks first in domestic tourism with more than 137 crore tourist footfall

As per reports online, the facility has been set up by the District Tourism Department, Pithoragarh, in partnership with astro-tourism company Starscapes, as part of a broader initiative to diversify tourism offerings in the hill district. The observatory was formally inaugurated by Satpal Maharaj, Minister for Tourism, Uttarakhand.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday inaugurated the five-day Sunrise Festival at Dong Valley in Anjaw district, underscoring its role in promoting sustainable tourism and strengthening local entrepreneurship. Conceived with a long-term vision rooted in the ‘leave no trace’ principle, the festival aims to create meaningful opportunities for local entrepreneurs, encourage...

The Memorandum of Understanding provides a broad framework for collaboration and will facilitate coordinated efforts in the promotion and development of wellness tourism in Goa.

Long-pending Taj tourism project in Shiroda-Velaghar gains momentum. After the completion of this project, the tourism sector in the Sindhudurg district is expected to receive a boost, and more jobs will be created for the youth.

The event will see 38 international delegates from 22 countries apart from national participants engaging in absorbing conversations. The event will also explore new pathways to strengthen cultural and heritage tourism ties among a host of countries across continents that lay in the ambit of the famed Space Route.

At a time when Kashmir’s tourism narrative is steadily reclaiming its crown, the 17th Annual Convention of the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) concluded in Srinagar (December 17 - 20, 2025), sending a clear message: the revival of tourism in Kashmir is no longer just talk anymore; it is now actionable.

The project will be implemented through a Public Private Partnership model to ensure professional management and quality facilities, while overall oversight will remain with the government.