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Topic: Tourism

Shekhawati Pravasi Roundtable spotlights heritage havelis in Rajasthan. Govt plans revival

Union Minister Ganjendra Shekhawat addressed the first Shekhawati Pravasi Roundtable Conference at Delhi’s Bikaner House on 26 August.

NITI Aayog policy blueprint for homestays pushes for uniform regulations amid domestic tourism boom

A NITI Aayog report suggests adopting best practices from across states to create a model policy framework to simplify processes, invite participation, & promote sustainable tourism growth.

How Kerala built one of world’s most inclusive startup ecosystems

The state is home to over 6,500 registered startups, supported by more than 530 innovation centres in colleges.

Goa’s tourism is changing, not dying. People don’t want ‘minibus tourists’ 

As Southeast Asian destinations reinvent themselves—visa-free Thailand, sustainable Bhutan— F&B industry experts see potential for Goa turn itself into a luxury destination.

UK targets 50 million annual visitors by 2030

New Delhi: The UK government announced a target to welcome 50 million international visitors annually by 2030. This ambitious goal is part of a broader...

India Launches ‘Cruise Bharat Mission’ to Boost Tourism

The ‘Cruise Bharat Mission’ will be implemented in three phases. The first phase will focus on research, planning, and building cruise alliances with neighboring countries.

More Indians than ever are going on holiday abroad. Vietnam was the most researched

Two months earlier, Dubai created a five-year, multiple-entry tourist visa tailored to Indian visitors. South Africa’s simplified visa scheme will also start in 2025.

India and Maldives to sign MoU on tourism after ‘positive talks’ amid diplomatic row

Maldives Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal met his Indian counterpart Gajendra Shekhawat. The 2 discussed areas where tourism cooperation can be diversified, like education, film & sports.

SubscriberWrites: Sustainable tourism-Bridging the divide between environment & livelihood

Balance must be established between environmental, economic & socio-cultural aspects of Tourism development.

EaseMyTrip faces flak for ‘resuming’ flight bookings to Maldives, founder says ‘tech issue’

Travel aggregator initially halted bookings 8 January, citing support to Indian government during a tense period of strained relations between New Delhi & Malé.

On Camera

Skin cancer is no more an ‘old person’s disease’

The sun isn’t acting alone—it has an accomplice in pollution. Environmental toxins weaken our skin’s natural barrier.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

60 yrs on, veterans recall lessons from 1965 India-Pakistan war. ‘Equipment alone doesn’t win battles’

A common thread runs through the memories of soldiers of the 1965 war—ingenuity, courage and camaraderie that withstood an apparently technologically superior foe.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.