Tourism Ministry News
India’s tourism boom: Sector to double to ₹42 trillion by 2035, driven mainly by domestic travel, says WTTC
India's travel and tourism industry thrived in 2024, with total spending reaching ₹21 trillion and supporting 46.5 million jobs. The sector is expected to grow but requires increased investment in marketing and infrastructure to remain competitive on a global scale.
4 min read3 Jun 2025Tour plans to Turkey, Azerbaijan off the table as Indians mark their protest
Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, Indian travelers are canceling trips to Turkey and Azerbaijan, resulting in a 31% drop in hotel bookings and a 61% decrease in flight bookings. Travel agencies are shifting focus to alternative destinations as cancellations surge.
5 min read16 May 2025Kashmir attack fallout: Tourists skip Valley for Kullu, Darjeeling, Dehradun
According to industry experts, Kashmir had become a preferred tourist destinations over the past two years. But after the 22 April attack in Pahalgam's Baisaran meadow, tourists are considering destinations in other hill states such as Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh
2 min read7 May 2025Great Nicobar’s development: Strategic gain or loss of balance?
Tribal ways of life and a treasure trove of biodiversity are too high a price to pay for Great Nicobar Island’s transformation. Mega projects like this one, with a budget of ₹81,000 crore, mustn’t escape the scrutiny of reason.
2 min read25 Apr 2025Kiwi calling: New Zealand ramps up efforts to attract Indian tourists with direct flights, partnerships
Tourism New Zealand has signed joint venture agreements with nine Indian travel companies, including EaseMyTrip, MakeMyTrip, SOTC Travel, Thomas Cook India and Kesari Travels. These partnerships will focus on developing curated travel experiences that align with Indian traveller preferences.
3 min read19 Mar 2025Budget 2025: ITDC, Lemon Tree, other stocks spike up to 8% as FM announces plans to develop top 50 tourism sites
Shares of ITDC, ITC Hotels, and Lemon Tree rose by up to 8% on February 1, following the Finance Minister's announcement of measures to enhance the tourism sector in the Budget speech.
1 min read1 Feb 2025Kashmir tourism is on thin ice amid a second straight snowless winter
Last year the winter season was completely snowless until February, resulting in empty hotels, barren ski slopes, and quiet markets. This year is shaping up to be a repeat.
5 min read28 Dec 2024India must envision and develop ambitious new tourism projects
As outbound tourism surges, retaining a significant portion of these travellers within our country is both a challenge and an opportunity—as every dollar saved is a dollar earned.
4 min read27 Dec 2024Goa tourism may not be impacted this winter, despite high hotel room rates, expensive cabs
As Goa navigates high room rates and transport challenges, hotel bookings for winter are steady but not growing significantly. South Goa shows promise with higher occupancy, while north Goa stagnates.
4 min read13 Dec 2024Manu Joseph: Why the 5-star hotel experience needs urgent reforms
From gagging TV sets and bringing back ceiling fans to guiding guests on how to survive tucked-in beds and simplifying how switches work, there is plenty that needs to be fixed for top-ranked hotels to meet their promise of comfort
5 min read24 Nov 2024