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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - February 2021

Feb 2021

Oct 31, 2025

Cebu Pacific Named Asia's Low-Cost Airline of the Year by CAPA

Cebu Pacific, the Philippines' leading carrier, was recognised as Asia's Low-Cost Airline of the Year by the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA), a global authority in aviation research and analysis.
The award highlights CEB's strong business performance and its continued drive to make air travel affordable and accessible for everyone. CAPA's annual recognition honours the airline that demonstrates outstanding strategic leadership, innovation, and lasting industry impact, setting the standard for low-cost carriers across the region.

Oct 30, 2025

Government Launches Tourism 'Vision 2029'

The Government of India launched an ambitious initiative to transform 50 domestic tourist destinations into world-class attractions by 2029. The plan, part of the Modi government's 'Tourism Boost Vision 2029', aims to redefine India's global image by creating experiences that combine cultural authenticity, natural beauty, and modern infrastructure across all regions of the country.
Under the scheme, each state and union territory has been asked to propose potential sites within a month. Selected destinations will undergo major upgrades over the next three to four years, guided by a central framework that focuses on sustainability, accessibility, and visitor engagement. From Kashmir's snow-covered valleys and Kerala's tranquil backwaters to Gujarat's coastal heritage and Assam's green hills, the initiative seeks to highlight India's diversity through a unified vision of excellence.

Oct 29, 2025

India Hosts First APAC-AIG Meeting

India is hosting the Asia Pacific Accident Investigation Group (APAC-AIG) meeting and workshop for the first time from October 28 to 31, 2025. This significant aviation safety event brings together around 90 representatives from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) member states in the Asia Pacific region, as well as experts from global organisations. Organised by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the event reflects India's growing leadership in global aviation safety practices. The event was inaugurated by Union Minister of Civil Aviation Rammohan Naidu.
The APAC-AIG meeting is an annual ICAO platform where member states from the Asia-Pacific region collaborate on key issues related to aircraft accident and incident investigations.

Oct 16, 2025

State Tourism Ministers Meet Regarding New Initiatives at Udaipur, Rajasthan

The Ministry of Tourism convened a two-day State Tourism Ministers Meet in Udaipur, Rajasthan, bringing together Tourism Ministers and senior officials from all States and Union Territories.
This meeting served as a key milestone in advancing the Prime Minister's vision of 'One State: One Global Destination' — a call to develop at least one globally benchmarked tourist destination in every State and UT. The initiative reflected the Union Budget 2025–26 announcements, which outlined a twin strategy for Destination Development and Destination Management as part of India's tourism transformation agenda and the Viksit Bharat roadmap.

Oct 15, 2025

India signs MoU with Mongolia to Boost People-to-people Ties, Announces Free E-visas

India and Mongolia, in October 2025, took a significant step forward in strengthening their cultural and developmental partnership, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing free e-visas for Mongolian citizens and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cultural and people-to-people ties.
"The MoU signed between the Autonomous Hill Development Council and Mongolia's Arkhangai Province will give a fresh boost to our cultural ties... Even though we do not share a border, India has always considered Mongolia a close neighbour. We will continue to strengthen people-to-people ties. We have decided to provide free e-visas to Mongolian citizens. And we will sponsor the annual visit of young cultural ambassadors from Mongolia to India," PM Modi said.

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