The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued some important directions through the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to strengthen passenger convenience, transparency and uniformity of practices across airlines. In a recent notice, the ministry has directed the airlines to allocate minimum 60% of seats for free of charge to ensure fair access. The other directions include passengers...

The Karnataka Tourism Society (KTS), in association with the Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka, successfully hosted CONNECT – 2026 Bengaluru, a platform designed to foster dialogue, strengthen partnerships, and generate actionable ideas for advancing Karnataka’s tourism and hospitality sector...

The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), a Government of Goa undertaking, organised the 1st Travel Agents Meet 2026, bringing together key stakeholders from the travel and tourism industry to strengthen collaboration and align strategies for promoting Goa as a diverse, experience-led destination...

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...

Thomas Cook (India) Limited and its group company, SOTC Travel, have signed a MOU with Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA). This strategic collaboration will ensure focus on growing Mauritius’ visibility and inspiring visitation from the India market. The MOU was signed byRajeev Kale, President & Country Head at Thomas Cook (India) Limited, S.D. Nandakumar - President & Country Head....

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;...

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...

Notably, this scheme envisages to develop homestays in tribal areas to promote responsible tourism and enhance livelihood opportunities for tribal communities.