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Rajasthan considering ₹975 crore worth tourism development projects, says Diya Kumari

While presenting State Budget FY2025-26, Diya Kumari, Minister of Finance, Rajasthan, announced that tourism infrastructure projects worth ₹975 crore will be taken into consideration. 10 sites to be developed as iconic tourist destinations for promoting heritage tourism. A tribal tourist circuit will be built for ₹100 crore. Further, an Aero City will be set up near the Kota airport.

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India’s tourism undergoing transformation with sector projected to grow at 24% CAGR: Minister

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Tourism, GoI, “India’s tourism story is evolving, we are no longer just a destination but a growing tourism market. With domestic trade and investment on rise, tourism will create a ripple effect. With projections to grow at 24% CAGR, India’s tourism is set for a transformative journey.”

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GRNconnect unveils new logo, revamps platform with all-in-one offering making the process faster

Highlighting how GRNconnect has revamped its platform with the new logo, Deepak Narula, MD, GRNconnect, said, “It is just not the launch of a logo or a new colour, we have changed the whole technology from end-to-end. Now we have a single platform, which will make the booking search seamless and faster and will save agent’s time while looking for properties.

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Jammu & Kashmir is beyond Gulmarg and Pahalgam; UT increasingly becoming a destination for wellness: Omar Abdullah

Underlining Jammu & Kashmir’s new offerings, Omar Abdullah, CM, J&K, says, “Jammu & Kashmir is beyond Gulmarg and Pahalgam. The UT is increasingly becoming a destination for wellness. The destination is not only known for winter tourism and adventure tourism but also for film shoots and videos as well. With better air and road connectivity, we are looking forward to connecting Kashmir to the rest of Indian cities by rail connectivity.”

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Andhra Pradesh aims for 15% employment contribution from tourism: Tourism Minister

Speaking about tourism’s role in economic growth, Kandula Durgesh, Tourism Minister, Andhra Pradesh, said, “By the end of 2025, our tourism contribution will be at least 15% of the total employment generation.” The government is focused on infrastructure development, youth empowerment, and sustainability to achieve this ambitious target.

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We want more regional destinations across Britain to feel tourism’s economic benefits: Patricia Yates

VisitBritain CEO Patricia Yates, says, “We want more regional destinations across Britain to feel tourism’s economic benefits. Our recently launched global ‘Starring GREAT Britain’ campaign is using the powerful draw of screen tourism to showcase our vibrant cities, contemporary culture and beautiful coast and countryside, alongside our welcome, encouraging visitors to broaden their itineraries, stay longer and to come now.”

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Goa leads India’s paradigm shift to regenerative tourism, sustainable practices: Tourism Minister

Underlining the state’s strong focus, Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte says, “We are pioneering regenerative tourism, going beyond sustainability to focus on culture, environment, and society. By integrating responsible tourism practices, we are creating a model that benefits both travellers and local communities while preserving our heritage.”

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India leads aviation market in Asia-Pacific; domestic count reaches 13% over 2019: OAG

As per OAG, the Asia-Pacific region is on track to solidify its position in the global aviation market. Its aviation market in 2025 has surpassed 2019’s total capacity by 0.5 per cent in 2024. As APAC’s domestic market outperforms 2019 up 4.7 per cent in 2019; India’s domestic capacity reached 13 per cent ahead of pre-pandemic levels.

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Odisha allocates ₹820 cr for tourism in budget, ₹30 cr given for Shree Jagannath Darshan Yojana

Presenting the state budget for 2025-26, Charan Majhi, Chief Minister, Odisha allocated ₹820 crore for tourism, up from ₹800 crore allocated in FY2024-25. The budget focuses on infra development and sustainable tourism practices. Additionally, ₹30 crore has been allocated for Shree Jagannath Darshan Yojana.

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