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CB Ramkumar, Vice Chair, GSTC, says sustainability will soon become the default standard in global travel and hospitality, with certified practices expected as the norm. Reflecting on 2025, he describes the year as one filled with “optimism and great hope”, noting that the industry is rising to global sustainability challenges. He remains confident about hotels accelerating their sustainable transformation.

India’s Travel & Tourism sector is at a crossroads, according to new WTTC findings. The findings highlight both the opportunities and the urgency as India seeks to balance its tourism-led growth with environmental sustainability. “The sector has shown progress by cutting its carbon intensity from 1.6 to 1.29 kgCO2e per US$ of GDP since 2019,” the report stated. India’s Travel & Tourism sector has delivered $79.6 billion in taxes and creating millions of jobs, especially for women and youth. “Yet, with 87% of its energy mix still fossil fuel-based, the industry faces mounting pressure to embrace low-carbon alternatives,” the report stated.

Udaipur will host a two-day national tourism conference, bringing together Tourism Ministers and officials from all States and Union Territories. Scheduled for 15–16 October and chaired by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Tourism Minister, GoI, the event will focus on shaping India’s tourism policies and roadmap. Key discussions will include sustainable and digital tourism, alongside presentations on ongoing schemes from various state tourism departments. The conference aims to create a collaborative framework for enhancing India’s tourism ecosystem.