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...

TEX 2026 will be held from January 8 to 10, 2026, at the Mayfair Palm Beach Resort & Spa in Gopalpur-on-Sea, Odisha. The event is expected to serve as an important milestone for industry professionals, tourism boards and global partners seeking to engage with India’s rapidly transforming tourism sector.