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Number of FTA’s in India skyrocketed to 6.19 mn, witnessing a substantial increase as compared to 1.52 mn in the year 2021. The top three source countries for FTAs are United States of America, Bangladesh, and United Kingdom, according to MOT data.

Despite increase in room tariffs, India records 58 per cent increase in the number of nights booked in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi/NCR, Dharamsala, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Pune in first quarter of 2023 than 2022, states a FCM report.

India Assist teams up with Fairstreet Sports for MotoGP Bharat, to be held at Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida from September 22-24. India Assist brings on board its emergency assistance for travel, flights, hotels, and other related services to ensure a safe and successful spectator experience for the grand event that is to be held for the first time in India. Harish Khatri, Founder and MD, India Assist, said, “We want every individual spectator to have a wonderful experience for this event. And our services provide them with immediate assistance, to make it truly hassle free. The success of any event can be ascertained that way, which is how our goals align with those of MotoGP for this race.”

 Meghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma said that the government plans to promote fruit wine industry in the state. “This entire activity that we are trying to do, it links tourism, agriculture, and job creation. It has the potential to unlock a vast capacity that is lying dormant,” he said.

Manisha Saxena, DG, Tourism, has said that India just hosted the G20 summit, and offered a plethora of experiences to foreign delegates and ministers. “It is the right time to make use of that infrastructure and experiences, to attract tourists and organise MICE conferences in many cities of the country,” she added. 

Emphasizing on the theme for this year’s 38th IATO Convention, Rajnish Kaistha, Sr. Vice President, IATO and convention chairman shared, “Sustainability plays an important role in tourism. We plan to discuss these aspects in detail during the convention.”

The Korea Tourism Festival kicked off with an enchanting gala night, celebrating cultural connections and vibrant experiences. This festive event not only strengthened cultural bonds but also marked 50 years of harmonious diplomacy between Korea and India. The event saw the presence of Younggeun Lee, Executive Director of Korea Tourism Organization and Roshan M. Thomas, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, underlining the importance of this cross-cultural collaboration. In a testament to the lasting cultural connection between the two nations, Indian Television Actress, Model, and Influencer, Anushka Sen, has been named the Honorary Ambassador of Korea Tourism from India. This appointment showcases the shared values and mutual respect between the two countries, promising exciting opportunities for deeper cultural exploration. While addressing the conference, Myongkil Yun, Regional Director, India & SAARC, Korea Tourism Organization, said, “As we look ahead, the Korea Tourism Festival serves as a testament to the enduring cultural connections between our nations. This event symbolizes the deep-rooted ties that bind us and opens doors for even more vibrant cultural exchanges. As part of Visit Korea Year, we eagerly anticipate strengthening these connections and welcoming travelers to explore the enchanting offerings of Korea. The festival’s success reaffirms Korea’s growing popularity as a favored destination for Indian travelers.” Aligned with KTO’s ambitious initiative, Visit Korea Year 2023-24, the festival’s success underscores Korea’s rising popularity among Indian travelers. KTO data reveals that Indian visitors to Korea had surpassed 49,580 by June 2023, with projections reaching an impressive 120,000 by December 2023. These figures solidify Korea’s appeal to Indian travelers. Additionally, the Korea Culture and Tourism Festival will be open to the public on August 26th and 27th at Ambience Mall, Gurugram. …

According to tourism statistics report by MOT, Indian departures during January-June 2023 were 1,32,08,837. 42% of this travel was for leisure and holidays with the percentage share of the top 5 source countries being UAE, Saudai Arabia, USA, Thailand and Singapore.   

Under MOT’s campaign “India Says I Do”, around 25 key destinations were selected to explore how India fits into their wedding goals and captures the essence of India’s grandeur. It also aims to explore new avenues and scale tourism in India to new heights.

Rakesh Kumar Verma, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism said that the Vibrant Villages Program that is being developed in a sustainable manner. For that, we need to keep in mind the carrying capacity of the area and undertake development accordingly.