Residents of Canacona raise alarm over illegal water sports, shacks violating CRZ norms, and power theft in Palolem & Agonda. Authorities struggle with enforcement, impacting tourism safety and turtle nesting sites. Read more.
West Bengal emerges as India's top destination for foreign tourists in 2025, surpassing traditional favourites like Goa and Kerala. Discover the factors behind this surprising shift.
West Bengal attracted 3.1 million foreign tourists in 2024, outperforming traditional favorites like Goa and Rajasthan. Discover how this eastern state is redefining India's tourism map. Read more.
Himachal Pradesh Tourism launches a strategic roadmap featuring a Platinum Card for loyal travellers, major property renovations worth crores, and digital upgrades to boost revenue and tourist experience. Explore the future of travel in the hills.
The 2024-25 Olive Ridley turtle nesting season commenced in Goa with the first arrival at Morjim beach. Forest officials have safely relocated 99 eggs to a protected hatchery. Discover the challenges and hopes for this year's conservation efforts.
Kerala sees record domestic tourists in 2025, but industry urges focus on high-spending foreign arrivals to boost revenue. Read the full analysis.
Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, sheds its 'Glass City' image with a new eco-tourism destination. Ruriya Swarooppur village, developed at Rs 3.62 crore, offers bamboo cottages, spiritual sites, and family-friendly facilities, boosting sustainable rural tourism.
The UAE announces a significant investment push in its tourism sector, introducing competitive incentives to attract global investors and boost visitor numbers. Discover the key strategies.
Oman's Ministry of Heritage and Tourism mandates strict safety compliance for adventure tourism. Operators must get approvals and ensure equipment safety to protect tourists and the environment.
India and Nepal held their second joint tourism meeting in Pokhara, focusing on boosting cross-border travel, enhancing connectivity, and promoting Buddhist and adventure circuits. Discover the key outcomes.
Kashmir's winter tourism season is in peril due to a lack of snowfall. Hoteliers report unprecedented vacancies in Gulmarg, contrasting sharply with previous years. Read more about the economic impact.
Maharashtra approves a ₹100 crore plan to develop Thane's tourism circuit, focusing on heritage, eco-tourism, and infrastructure. Discover the key projects and expected impact.
Drishti Marine lifesavers in Goa rescued six individuals, including a UK tourist and a child, from drowning at various beaches over the weekend. Read about the heroic efforts.
TVS Motor launches limited-run Ronin Agonda edition at Motosoul 2025, priced at ₹1,30,990. Inspired by Goa's beach, it features exclusive styling. Apache RTX 300 20th Anniversary Edition also revealed. Book now!
Lucknow's Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden unveils a ₹1.91 crore makeover. Discover the new kids' play zone, bamboo furniture, and modern signage enhancing the visitor experience. Plan your visit today!
Major tourism associations in Kerala propose a master plan including enhanced nightlife, a surfing festival, and infrastructure upgrades to restore Kovalam as a premium destination and boost foreign tourist numbers.
Karnataka's foreign tourist arrivals stagnate in early 2024, raising concerns. Explore the data, expert analysis, and the state's strategy to boost international tourism.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announces pilot tourism circuits in Meghalaya and Tripura. Get details on the Rs 6,600 crore PM-DevINE scheme's progress and NE development plans.
Uttar Pradesh emerged as India's top holiday destination for domestic travellers in 2024-25, attracting 646.8 million visits. Discover the full top 10 list and key tourism trends.
Discover the five most-visited Indian states by foreign travellers in 2024-25, led by Maharashtra. Plan your next vacation to these popular destinations.
Kovalam Beach's major Rs 93 crore redevelopment is stalled. A Rs 7.75 crore temporary facelift for toilets & walkways may start in Jan if tenders succeed. Details inside.
UP cabinet approves a 70.885-hectare international yoga & wellness centre in Baghpat via PPP. Aimed at boosting wellness tourism & economy. Read more.
India's Ministry of Tourism joins forces with Mastercard in a strategic partnership to enhance digital payments and promote the country as a premier global tourism destination. Discover the key initiatives.
India's tourism sector sees a strong recovery, with the US, UK, and Canada among the top contributors. Discover the full list and key insights from the latest 2024-25 data.
Uttar Pradesh government sanctions Rs 1 crore under the CM Tourism Scheme to develop amenities at Lucknow's Digambar Jain Temple, boosting religious tourism and local economy.
Travel operators in Thiruvananthapuram urge government intervention as auto-taxi unions block Uber and Ola in Kovalam, threatening tourism revenue and Kerala's image.
Karnataka launches ambitious plan to capture destination wedding market worth $1.9 billion. Heritage sites like Chitradurga fort and diverse landscapes to compete with Jaipur and Udaipur. Read how the state plans to transform its tourism economy.
PM Modi highlights Uttarakhand's winter tourism initiatives in Mann Ki Baat, praising Dhami government's efforts to attract visitors during off-season months.
PM Modi's Mann ki Baat reveals Himalayan tourism boom, with Adi Kailash visitors surging from 2,000 to 30,000. Discover these winter wonderlands now!
PM Modi highlights Uttarakhand's winter tourism boom in Mann Ki Baat. Adi Kailash visitors surge from 2,000 to 30,000. Wedding destinations & adventure sports thriving.