Ministry of Tourism
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Appointments
Bhuvnesh Kumar IAS Appointed New Tourism Secretary of India.
Bhuvnesh Kumar IAS 1995 (UP Cadre) has assumed leadership as Secretary at the Government of India’s Ministry of Tourism, according to a recent official announcement. He takes over for Srivatsa Krishna, who is now the Secretary of the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Additionally, Kumar was the CEO of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). He was a graduate of…
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Events
Namaste India Showcase, IATO’s tri-city European tour, comes to an end.
In order to interact directly with international travel markets, the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) ended its inaugural international roadshow, IATO Namaste India Showcase, which ran from March 6–11, 2026. With the successful completion of its engagements in Frankfurt, Paris, and Amsterdam, the multi-city European roadshow strengthened tourism linkages and promoted meaningful interaction between Indian tourism stakeholders and the…
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Events
ITDC and Tribal Affairs Ministry Launch Tribal Homestay Capacity-Building Programme.
The first opening ceremony of the Capacity Building Program for Tribal Homestay Owners was held at Kautilya Hall, Hotel Samrat, New Delhi, by the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), a division of the Ministry of Tourism in association with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. In addition to boosting the professional hospitality abilities of tribal homestay entrepreneurs nationwide, the initiative represents…
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India
India Holds Talks with Germany and Indonesia to Boost Connectivity and Two-Way Travel.
With 260,000 foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) in 2025, Germany continues to be one of India’s most significant tourism markets, according to Union Minister of Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. The Indian government’s Ministry of Tourism took part in ITB Berlin 2026, which took place at Messe Berlin, Germany, from March 3–5. A sizable group of Indian tour operators, hoteliers,…
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Hotels & Resorts
ITDC and The Ashok mark their 60th and 70th anniversaries with new launches and skill-building initiatives.
In celebration of their combined 60th and 70th anniversaries, the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) and The Ashok Hotel, its flagship property, have presented a wide range of digital and physical initiatives. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, the Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, officially launched the multifaceted, high-impact projects. In line with the national goal of Viksit Bharat @2047, this action…
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India
Maharashtra sees foreign tourist arrivals more than double in three years.
In order to advertise the nation’s numerous travel locations and products, the Ministry of Tourism markets India as a comprehensive travel destination. Participation in international travel trade shows, fairs, and events; familiarisation (FAM) tours for foreign tour operators, media, and influencers; tourism roadshows; India food festivals; interaction with regional tour operators and other industry stakeholders; and social media promotion are…
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Events
13th International Tourism Mart (ITM) starts at Gangtok
To showcase the tourism potential of the Northeast to the world, Sikkim is set to host the 13th International Tourism Mart (ITM) from November 13 to 16 at Gangtok. The event will be inaugurated by Prem Singh Tamang, Chief Minister, Sikkim, in the presence of Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Tourism & Culture, and Pema Khandu, Chief Minister, Arunachal…
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