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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - December 2021

Dec 2021

May 11, 2025

Vietnam Launches 10-Year Golden Visa to Attract Indian Investors and Tourists

In a move to reshape its global image from a short-stay tourist destination to a sustainable business and cultural hub, Vietnam introduced a 10-year Golden Visa aimed at attracting foreign investors, professionals, and long-term tourists, particularly from India. The visa policy is part of a broader strategic push by Vietnam to encourage innovation, economic partnerships, and international mobility across Southeast Asia.

Apr 30, 2025

India Strengthens Tourism Footprint at Arabian Travel Market 2025 in Dubai

India marked a significantly enhanced presence at the 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), held from April 28 to May 1 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, organised under the theme 'Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow's Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity', the event brought together 2,800 exhibitors from 161 countries and is expected to welcome 55,000 attendees.
The 'Incredible India' Pavilion, organised by the Services Export Promotion Council under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, hosted tour operators, hotel groups, and tourism stakeholders. Several Indian states, including Odisha, Jammu & Kashmir, Bihar, Goa, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh, showcased their travel offerings. Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the Incredible India pavilion.

Apr 25, 2025

Suman Billa Takes over as DG, Tourism, Mugdha Sinha at the Helm of ITDC

Suman Billa, Additional Secretary, Tourism, was appointed as the new Director General, Tourism and replaced Mugdha Sinha. According to appointments released by Department of Personnel and Training, Sinha took over as Managing Director, India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC).

Apr 22, 2025

Sarbananda Sonowal Flags off Cruise Operations from the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoSPW), Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off Cruise Operations from the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT), India's largest cruise terminal, in Mumbai. The Union Minister also inaugurated renovated Fire Memorial at Victoria Docks as well as renovated two heritage buildings — Fort House Ballard Estate and Evelyn House at Colaba. Sonowal also inaugurated Sagar Upvan garden along with Shore to Ship Electric Supply under Green Port Initiative.
The MICT, developed as per Cruise Bharat Mission, was developed as per latest global standards and is expected to take a pioneering role in developing cruise tourism in India.

Apr 17, 2025

MakeMyTrip Foundation and WTTCII Host First India Sustainability Conclave on Travel and Tourism

The inaugural India Travel and Tourism Sustainability Conclave, jointly hosted by the MakeMyTrip Foundation and World Travel and Tourism Council India Initiative (WTTCII), took place in New Delhi. The day-long event convened over 30 key representatives from government, industry, and civil society to create a unified approach towards sustainable development within the country's travel and tourism sector.
Opened by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, it featured discussions on five themes including hospitality, aviation, mobility, climate action, and responsible tourism.

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