Nine BRICS member states back cooperation on AI, responsible tourism, skilling, investment and stronger people-to-people connectivity Key Highlights BRICS Tourism Ministers adopted the 2026 Tourism Ministers’ Communiqué (Jaipur Declaration) by consensus in Jaipur. The declaration sets out a framework for stronger tourism cooperation among BRICS member states. Four priorities
India’s BRICS Chairship puts AI, responsible tourism, skilling and seamless travel at the centre of tourism cooperation Key Highlights India hosted the 2nd BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group Meeting in Jaipur on August 19. Discussions focused on AI and tourism, sustainability, tourism skilling and seamless travel. The meeting was
Government backs destination development with 100% central funding, while ₹750 crore more is sanctioned for tourism projects in Himachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Nagaland Key Highlights 40 tourism projects across 23 states sanctioned under SASCI in FY2024-25. Total sanctioned investment: ₹3,295.76 crore, with 100% central funding. ₹2,644.79 crore had been
At The Potbelly, every plate is a page from Bihar's rich heritage, simple, authentic and homestyle flavours
Tourism Ministry steps up promotion, infrastructure development and air connectivity across the eight North-Eastern states Key Highlights International Tourism Mart has been promoting North-East India to domestic and international markets since 2013. Swadesh Darshan 2.0, PRASHAD, SASCI and Challenge Based Destination Development are supporting tourism infrastructure. Tourism RCS routes
· First Indian airline to operationalise the Government’s cargo transshipment reforms · Eliminates mandatory piece-level re-screening of cargo during transit · Reduced cargo connection times at Delhi Airport from 36-48 hours to 5-8 hours Bangalore, 21 AUGUST 2026: Air India today announced the successful operationalisation of the Government of India's new cargo transshipment policy through an ongoing Proof of Concept (PoC) on the Chennai-Delhi-Frankfurt air cargo corridor, launched on 20 June 2026. The new policy allows eligible cargo shipments to remain securely packed during transit, eliminating the need for piece-level
National, 20 August 2026 - Ramee Group of Hotels has announced the appointment of Jacob Mojes Balla as General Manager Sales. This appointment reflects Ramee Group commitment to strengthening its market presence and driving revenue growth across its properties. With more than 16 years of experience
Eco Hotels & Resorts Limited has announced the appointment of Mahek B. Patel as Head of Operations, strengthening its leadership team as the company continues to expand its hospitality portfolio and scale operations across properties. Mahek brings extensive experience in hospitality operations, having worked with established hotel