Ministry Top Stories

Transformative changes in J&K tourism post G20: Tourism Secretary

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Tuesday, 12 September 2023, 1:00 PM 520

Asserting that Jammu and Kashmir experiences transformative changes following the successful G20 meeting held in May this year, Secretary Tourism, Syed Abid Rashid Shah said on that the government has started promoting 75 offbeat destinations to ensure infrastructural development in the Union Territory. Speaking to the media after inaugurating a two-day art exhibition, Continue Reading

Interviews Top Stories

‘The pandemic led to a remarkable increase in awareness about the North East’

By Disha Ghosh Thursday, 17 August 2023, 12:00 PM 834

The North East region of India has emerged as a must-do travel destination in the past couple of years, especially with a range of adventure activities available. Amit Periwal, Director, Clubside Tours and Travels Pvt Ltd and Chapter Chairman, East India, ATOAI, spoke to Disha Shah Ghosh about their offerings for the region, challenges and […]Continue Reading

Outbound Top Stories

Vision 2030: 100mn tourists annually; WTTC commits over USD 10bn investments to Saudi Arabia at Global Summit

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Tuesday, 20 December 2022, 3:00 PM 517

The recently concluded WTTC Global Summit brought the global spotlight on the host country, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). World tourism leaders and members of WTTC have pledged investment worth USD 10.5 billion in the coming five years in Saudi Arabia, said Julia Simpson, President & CEO, WTTC. This announcement comes at a time […]Continue Reading

Aviation Top Stories

AAI commits to growth of airport infrastructure in India

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Tuesday, 16 August 2022, 4:00 PM 831

Expressing its commitment to the growth of airport infrastructure in the country, the Airports Authority of India (AAI), on 76th Independence Day highlighted the future expansion plans of airport infrastructure and enhancement of air connectivity in the country. Sanjeev Kumar, Chairman, AAI, after hoisting the national flag at the Delhi Air traffic services complex at […]Continue Reading

Ministry Top Stories

Stakeholders, however, urge for industry status for the sector

By Prasenjit Chakraborty Tuesday, 25 January 2022, 10:07 AM 1444

There is an ongoing buzz that the Union government may grant infrastructure status to the tourism industry along with other sectors to make it eligible for attractive tax benefits. It is a well-desired move, aimed to help industries hit hard by the pandemic and boost investments. Gaining infrastructure status has been a long-standing demand for […]Continue Reading