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Switzerland Tourism will host a webinar today at 3 pm IST, highlighting Interlaken Holiday Region, BLS Interlaken Lake Cruises, which offer cruises on lakes Thun and Brienz and Geneva’s unique offerings. Participants who attend all sessions stand a chance to win a Switzerland trip in 2026. For more info, write to jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or call 9650196532.

Chander Mansharamani, Vice Chairman, ICPB, stressed that India needs a clear incentive policy to lure international conferences. “Unless you have a policy on what incentive you can offer, India cannot compete globally,” he warned. Citing global practices such as rebates and hosted events, he urged immediate adoption to position India as a serious MICE contender.  

India welcomed a record 9.95 million foreign tourists in 2024, driving earnings of ₹2.93 lakh crore from tourism. The sector’s share in GDP rose to 5.22%, supporting 84.6 million jobs. The US, Bangladesh and UK were the biggest source markets, Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat informed Lok Sabha. 

IHCL has launched its new property ‘Gateway Goa’ in Palolem. This opening marks IHCL’s 250th operating hotel. It offers guests an immersive experience rooted in the local culture and heritage. The launch strengthens the brand’s presence in the segment with its entry in India’s top leisure destination.

According to a new report released by Capitalmind PMS, India’s tourism sector is witnessing a rapid growth surge, with projections indicating the industry will generate over ₹5,12,356 crore ($59 billion) by 2028. Rising incomes, infrastructure upgrades and booming domestic and international travel are driving this expansion.

Lemon Tree Hotels’ subsidiary, Fleur Hotels, has received a Letter of Award (LOA) from the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in India. This follows Fleur Hotels being declared the successful bidder for the licence rights to a prime 2.256-acre land parcel in Nehru Place, New Delhi. The licence is intended for developing and operating a five-star hotel under the Aurika brand.

Shillong has become the most-searched travel destination in India, according to the latest Travel Trends Report 2025 of Skyscanner. The city has left behind Goa and Manali in the race. 

TravelBullz marks its 15th anniversary with a three-city roadshow across India, starting in Kolkata on 18 August, followed by Ludhiana and Delhi on 20 and 22 August, respectively. The event features over 30 Thai hotels and activity partners, highlighting the company’s strong industry ties and expanding network.

Peter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo, urged India to simplify visas, improve ease of travel and revive promotion. “The opportunity for inbound tourism is enormous,” he said. Comparing India’s 10 million foreign arrivals to Dubai’s 30 million, he said its rich heritage remains underused without key reforms.

The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, Sultanate of Oman, is hosting the ‘Focus Oman’ B2B event in Jaipur from 18–21 August. Featuring 25 Omani stakeholders and more than 150 Indian trade partners, the event spotlights Oman’s positioning as a premier luxury short-haul destination for Indian travellers.