India's tourism sector contributed 5.22% to the country's GDP and supported 8.46 crore jobs in 2023-24, the government said ahead of World Tourism Day on September 27. The ministry reported domestic tourist…
India's tourism growth is held back not by lack of marketing but by poor governance, safety concerns, inadequate cleanliness, chaotic traffic, and a cumbersome bureaucracy, argues a former civil servant writing on…
Adventure travel has become popular among first-time travellers booking Himalayan treks, bungee jumps, white-water rafting, scuba diving and paragliding. But safety checks should begin long before reaching the destination, not after an…
India has expanded its e-visa facility to six additional ports, making it easier for foreign travellers to enter the country. The new ports include the Mumbai, Chennai, and Kochi cruise terminals, along…
BJP MLC Somu Veerraju has urged the Union government to support tourism development around the Polavaram project and establish a National Palmyra Development Board in Andhra Pradesh. He met Union Tourism Minister…
Netflix India has launched an "As Seen on Netflix" section on the Incredible India portal in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Binged reports. The feature lets viewers worldwide find real locations…
Online travel firm MakeMyTrip has partnered with the Ministry of Tourism to offer over 350 guided tours across more than 60 Indian cities, bookable on its platform from Independence Day. The tie-up,…
