Press Releases

  President Anura Kumara Disanayaka arrives in India today for the AI Impact Summit 2026 President Anura Kumara Disanayaka arrives in India today for the AI Impact Summit 2026 – the first summit of its kind to be hosted in the Global South. At a time when emerging technologies are reshaping economies and societies, Sri Lanka’s participation reflects the depth …

  The Tourism Education Expo was successfully organized on 16th February at the prestigious IHM Pusa Campus, New Delhi, with enthusiastic participation and excellent coordination. The programme commenced with a warm welcome address delivered by the Joint Director General, the Regional Director (North), and the Principal of IHM Pusa. Their inspiring words set a positive tone for the event, emphasizing …

  It was a great honour to attend the Buenos Aires Tourism Roundtable organized at the Embassy of Argentina. I express my sincere gratitude to the respected and honourable High Excellency Ambassador for hosting such a meaningful and insightful session. The roundtable provided valuable insights into Argentina as a beautiful and culturally rich destination, along with important discussions regarding visa …

  Honoured to attend the Opening Ceremony of the India Tourism North East Conference at Dibrugarh, Assam (12th–14th February). The conference was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Member of Parliament from Assam, Dibrugarh, along with DDG & Regional Director (North East), Dr. R.K. Suman, in the presence of distinguished tour operators from across India. This important initiative by India Tourism Regional …

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, through its Regional Office (North India), organised a Familiarisation-cum-Educational Visit to the Grand International Exposition “The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One” at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex, South Delhi on 07th February, 2026, exclusively for members of the Regional Tourist Guides Association (RTGA), Delhi, proficient in foreign languages and …

  Argentina Tourism hosted a beautiful and vibrant Argentina promotion event at the Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi, today. 🇦🇷✨ The event showcased Argentina as one of the most stunning destinations in the world 🌍—through an inspiring visual presentation featuring lush green landscapes, pristine beaches ⛱️, snow-capped ice mountains, rich underwater sports, and delicious Argentine cuisine. A respected and honourable …

  New Delhi: The Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), in collaboration with the Delhi School of Economics, hosted a High-Level Discussion titled “Roadmap for Atmanirbhar Bharat in a Fragmented World with Strong Headwinds”, focusing on the Union Budget 2026–27 and Economic Survey 2025–26. The discussion highlighted Atmanirbhar Bharat as an outward-oriented, competitive, and resilient growth strategy driven …

One Bicycle | One Dream | One Mission With one bicycle, Mr. Luca embarks on an extraordinary journey across the world—driven by one dream for nature and one mission to support the education of children with disabilities. The journey begins in Milan, Italy, travels to New Delhi, India, and then continues southward to Bangalore, with the final return to Milan …

Reacting to the Union Budget 2026–27, Mr. Ravi Gosain, President, Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), said “The Union Budget’s clear focus on tourism is timely and encouraging. It rightly recognizes tourism as a major contributor to employment generation, foreign exchange earnings, and inclusive economic growth.”Mr. Gosain welcomed the emphasis on institution-building through the National Institute of Hospitality and the …

Rajiv Mehra, General Secretary, FAITH:“We welcome the government’s initiatives to develop new adventure trail sites across states, the focus on upskilling tourist guides, the use of AI for enhancing tourist destinations, and the reduction of TCS on overseas travel. These are progressive steps for the sector. However, we were expecting a clear budgetary allocation for international tourism promotion, which appears …