Beyond Budget 2025: Not cities, create 50 circuits of developed tourism
1 month ago

Beyond Budget 2025: Not cities, create 50 circuits of developed tourism

India Today  

The overarching concern with the tourism sector is the fact that India still hasn’t streamlined its tourism strategy. While the Union budget’s announcement to develop 50 tourist destinations is a step in the right direction, it could have been taken much further, says Anand Ramanathan, partner & consumer industry leader, Deloitte India. Ramanathan suggests that just like the Urban Challenge Fund of Rs 1 lakh crore, a similar fund for tourism could have been introduced to incentivise municipal corporations and train tourism experts for destination development. Another critical missing link in creating a well-integr­ated tourism ecosystem is the lack of local tourism agencies. Such tourism-enabling organisations could link local tourism stakeholders to ensure that efforts are synchronised rather than fragmented across multiple agencies.

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Kumbh, cricket and concerts give Indian tourism a high. So why are the stocks down?
1 week, 3 days ago

Kumbh, cricket and concerts give Indian tourism a high. So why are the stocks down?

Live Mint  

India’s tourism sector has been on a recent high buoyed by three elements integral to Indian culture: religion, cricket, and music. But while both industry and market experts are optimistic about the prospects of India’s travel and tourism sector, the Nifty India Tourism index has lost more than 9% over the past three months, according to Capitaline data. And there …

On tourism, govt's heart is in the right place. Where's the money though?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

On tourism, govt's heart is in the right place. Where's the money though?

Live Mint  

Tourism and hospitality heads remain cautious about the budgetary announcements for the sector with a substantial cut of 90% in the international promotional campaigns of India. It is really surprising that on one side the government is extolling the contribution of the tourism sector to the economic growth of the country and employment generation and on the other hand, it …

Union Budget 2025-26: Here are 5 things India's travel and tourism industry wants from FM Nirmala Sitharaman
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025-26: Here are 5 things India's travel and tourism industry wants from FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Firstpost  

The tourism sector, which employs approximately 45 million people, is expected to be worth $523 billion over the next decade. The industry has a variety of expectations, from tax exemptions on LTA to easing GST burden The travel and tourism sector in India has high hopes from the upcoming Union Budget. According to Julia Simpson, President and CEO of the …

Kerala to extend carrying capacity studies to more destinations to promote eco-friendly tourism practices
2 months ago

Kerala to extend carrying capacity studies to more destinations to promote eco-friendly tourism practices

The Hindu  

The Kerala government will extend the carrying capacity studies to more destinations to promote eco-friendly and sustainable tourism practices that protect Kerala’s natural beauty, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar said during the policy address at the Assembly here on Friday. The government is also committed to positioning Kerala as a premier global destination by operationalising the Heli Tourism Policy approved in …

India must envision and develop ambitious new tourism projects
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India must envision and develop ambitious new tourism projects

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Our economy has been one of the fastest growing globally, successfully doubling its per capita income over the last decade. One perennial problem is: ‘Why our world-class tourism assets like monuments, beaches, etc., offer poor tourist experiences? There is also a tourism governance gap where the framework operates primarily at the national and state levels, with local self-governing …

Government targets Rs 25k crore investments with new tourism policy
3 months ago

Government targets Rs 25k crore investments with new tourism policy

New Indian Express  

He explained the State’s strategic advantages, including its vast coastline, historical heritage, natural resources, and perennial rivers, positioning Andhra Pradesh as a prime destination for tourism. The new policy envisages setting up of 10 thematic circuits and 25 tourism projects across the State. Tourism Secretary V Vinay Chand explained the policy’s focus on industry status for tourism, connecting Jyotirlingas, Shakti …

Expanding tourism for leisure and jobs
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Expanding tourism for leisure and jobs

Hindustan Times  

Given India’s under-tapped tourism potential, the Centre’s ₹3,295-crore assistance to 23 states to develop 40 less-known tourism sites is a welcome initiative. States will be required to develop the sites within two years under Union tourism ministry oversight, and then operate and manage the same. The Centre is urging the states to explore possibilities of partnering with the private sector …

Odisha translates PM Modi’s vision on eco-tourism into action for growth
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha translates PM Modi’s vision on eco-tourism into action for growth

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recurrent advice to promote the most incredible and diverse eco-tourism destinations, the Odisha government has decided to position itself to leverage this potential for economic growth, job creation, and improving the quality of life for its residents. Some of the wondrous eco-tourism spots like Bhitarkanika Nature Camp, Satokosia Sand Resorts, Chilika Nature Camp, …

Incredible India’s tourism target of 100 million visitors is credible if we try hard
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Incredible India’s tourism target of 100 million visitors is credible if we try hard

Live Mint  

It is a welcome development that the government is drawing up a plan to develop 100 tourism centres in the country and promote India as a tourist destination across the world. Such is the country’s tourism potential that we would not just gain a larger share of the world’s $1.5 trillion tourism receipts, but also expand the global pie. The …

Govt discussing a 5-year plan to develop India’s tourism potential
4 months ago

Govt discussing a 5-year plan to develop India’s tourism potential

Live Mint  

New Delhi: A blueprint to spruce up India’s tourism industry is in the works. The development comes in the backdrop of India drawing up an ambitious goal to build a $3-trillion tourism economy and attract 100 million foreign visitors annually by 2047 as part of the Viksit Bharat@2047 initiative. In 2023, India saw 9.23 million foreign tourists, and the current …

Odisha tourism sector seeks CM’s intervention for growth
4 months ago

Odisha tourism sector seeks CM’s intervention for growth

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Stakeholders in the tourism, travel and hospitality sector have urged Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to amend the state tourism policy to bring in more investment and visitors along with creating a dedicated land bank for establishment of more hotels at various destinations. Requesting the chief minister to provide land to selected hoteliers at the industrial policy resolution rate, …

Hoteliers seek infra push for hospitality
1 year, 1 month ago

Hoteliers seek infra push for hospitality

Live Mint  

New Delhi: With tourism emerging from the pandemic’s shadow, hoteliers have urged the government to prioritize infrastructure development and tax reforms in the upcoming budget to unlock the potential of the hospitality sector. Bezbaruah pointed to last year’s budget proposal to develop 50 new tourist destinations, a plan which remains largely unimplemented. “We need much more development to achieve a …

Unique city image, branding, and slogans can boost Indian local tourism industry
1 year, 10 months ago

Unique city image, branding, and slogans can boost Indian local tourism industry

Firstpost  

The recent budget by the Government of India emphasises developing a complete package for a tourist destination, and at least 50 such tourist destinations are proposed to be developed through an innovative and integrated approach immediately. Though India has a broad national tourism image, Indian local tourism at present lacks a “unique city image”, “branding” and “slogan”. From implementation point …

‘Travel and tourism sector poised for continued growth’
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Travel and tourism sector poised for continued growth’

The Hindu  

In FY23, Indian Hotels Company Ltd., the hospitality company of the Tata Group, owning and operating Taj, Vivanta and Ginger hotels, reported a net profit of ₹1,003 crore against a loss of ₹265 crore a year earlier, thus offsetting the compound losses incurred during the COVID years. We witnessed consecutive four quarters of sustained high demand resulting in an all-time …

Tourism Needs a Mission Now: A Policy Alone Will Not Deliver Cultural Entrepreneurship - News18
2 years, 1 month ago

Tourism Needs a Mission Now: A Policy Alone Will Not Deliver Cultural Entrepreneurship - News18

News 18  

The government has decided to build 50 cities as tourist destinations, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her Union Budget 2023 speech. Therefore, to rebuild or build digital trust in the tourism supply chain, global and domestic travellers need to be given a better experience with trust and redressal mechanisms built in. The draft tourism policy of the country currently …

India Needs To Develop High End Tourism And Focus On Hosting Global Biz Events: Report
2 years, 8 months ago

India Needs To Develop High End Tourism And Focus On Hosting Global Biz Events: Report

News 18  

The government should allocate funds for developing ‘high-end’ tourism to bring in wealthier visitors, besides focusing on making India the leading country for hosting business events to revive the tourism sector, a report has said. The ‘Rebuilding Tourism For the Future 2022’ report, prepared by Nangia Andersen LLP in association with Ficci, said post Covid, a new term ‘Bleisure travel’ …

Tourism Sector Budget 2019: Govt plans to transform 17 'iconic sites' into world-class destinations to boost tourism sector, says Nirmala Sitharaman
5 years, 8 months ago

Tourism Sector Budget 2019: Govt plans to transform 17 'iconic sites' into world-class destinations to boost tourism sector, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Firstpost  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday during the Union Budget 2019 said 17 “iconic sites” will be transformed into world-class destinations to give a boost to the tourism sector. New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said 17 “iconic sites” will be transformed into world-class destinations to give a boost to the tourism sector. In her maiden …

Budget 2019: Tourism sector calls for better connectivity, tax reforms
5 years, 8 months ago

Budget 2019: Tourism sector calls for better connectivity, tax reforms

India Today  

India's allied tourism sector has called for sweeping reforms in the sector in this year's budget. Sharing pre-budget expectations, Indroneel Dutt, CFO, Cleartrip, said the government should remain "open-minded" and focus on better connectivity infrastructure. " Apart from focusing on connectivity infrastructure, top executives from the allied tourism sector also wanted the government to focus on favourable policies, fund allotments …

Towards Conscious tourism
5 years, 11 months ago

Towards Conscious tourism

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian tourists have forever explored each destination with the spirit of conquerors, hopeful of ticking off a laundry-list of attractions. A traveller interacts with locals during one of Antara’s trips The World Tourism Organisation defines sustainable tourism as “Tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, …

Modi's foreign visits bring in tourists: Domestic tourism to attract Rs 50,000-cr investment
8 years, 6 months ago

Modi's foreign visits bring in tourists: Domestic tourism to attract Rs 50,000-cr investment

Firstpost  

The country has witnessed upto 40 percent growth in tourist footfall from countries which have been visited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his last two years in office. New Delhi: The domestic tourism sector is expected to attract investments to the tune of Rs 50,000 crore from around 600 projects during a three-day investors’ summit later this month, Union …

Budget 2015: A thumbs up from tourism sector | IndiaTV News
10 years ago

Budget 2015: A thumbs up from tourism sector | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: The government's move to extend visas on arrival facility to 150 countries and make world heritage sites more tourist friendly has been welcomed by the industry. Reacting to the announcement, Cox & Kings Director Peter Kerkar said: "The extension of Electronic Travel authorisation to 150 more countries is a positive step for tourism as this sector contributes seven …

A success story
19 years, 2 months ago

A success story

The Hindu  

Kerala has developed a series of innovative concepts and projects to reinvigorate the State's tourism sector without diluting its commitment to conserve nature. Highly visible and targeted promotional campaigns and aggressive marketing ploys - including participation in travel marts, international and national tourism fairs, road shows, an enticing award-winning Web site, CD-ROMs, a promotional film by ace cinematographer/director Santosh Sivan, …

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