Tourism boom in Uttar Pradesh catalyses major hospitality expansion by Tata Group
Beyond the current pipeline, an additional 30 hotels are planned by 2026, further reinforcing Uttar Pradesh’s status as one of India’s fastest-growing hospitality markets.
Sikkim opens Cho La & Dok La Border Passes to tourists under Battlefield Tourism initiative
The opening forms part of the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan programme, a collaborative initiative by the Ministry of Tourism and the Indian Army aimed at enhancing accessibility to historically important and previously restricted border areas through regulated tourism.
Goa & Israel strengthen ties; Direct Tel Aviv–Goa connectivity discussed
During the meeting held in Panaji, the IMOT delegation - comprising Galit Hoffman, Consul – Tourism Affairs for India, and Amruta Bangera, Director of Marketing, IMOT India - conveyed Israel’s interest in exploring a direct air link between Goa and Tel Aviv. The proposal was discussed as an opportunity to improve accessibility and support the steadily growing travel demand between India and Israel
Goa Tourism takes action against the encroachment at Romeo Lane, Vagator
The Department further places on record that it functions as the registering authority for private shacks under the and is not the licensing authority.
Telangana and Ridhira Group join hands to develop premium hospitality project in Yacharam
The Government of Telangana (GoT) and Ridhira Group formalised a Memorandum of Understanding at the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025 for the development of a premium branded hospitality project in Yacharam, which aims to serve as a key anchor within the state’s flagship Bharat Future City vision. The project carries a proposed investment of INR 117 crore and reflects the state’s focus...
Goa Tourism, DITE&C & Sarla Aviation join hands to enhance coastal aerial mobility
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C), the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, and Sarla Aviation Pvt. Ltd. The agreement lays the foundation for establishing an Advanced Design & Development Center in the State and integrating VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) systems into Goa’s future tourism...
4th High-Level Task Force meeting discusses integrated, action-oriented tourism blueprint for Northeast
This 4th session marked a critical step in shaping an integrated, action-oriented tourism blueprint for the Northeast sharpening priorities, identifying bottlenecks, and accelerating coordinated implementation across states.
IATO delegation meets Governor of Manipur to discuss key issues affecting state’s tourism development
The delegation was led by Ravi Gosain, President – IATO, accompanied by Rajiv Mehra, Immediate Past President, Radhakrishna Sharma, IATO State In-charge – Manipur, and E.B. Blah, IATO State In-charge – Meghalaya.
Meghalaya targets doubling tourism's economic impact by 2028, leveraging eco-tourism & festive visitations
The state has also invited proposals to launch direct flights from Delhi, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, to significantly boost domestic arrivals. Further, the government has earmarked about INR 4,000 crore for tourism, covering 50+ accommodation units, six iconic projects, wayside amenities and visitor facilities at key sites. Meghalaya Tourism’s Assistant Director, Philip F. Tariang, shares more.
Goa Tourism concludes successful roadshow in Bahrain
The Bahrain Roadshow is part of Goa Tourism’s larger initiative to strengthen its partnerships across the GCC region. Through sustained trade engagement, improved air connectivity, and a renewed focus on diversified experiences
