In 2024, tourism was the country's largest non-farm employer engaging more than 13% of the workforce and recording 2.96 billion tourist visits. The significant scale, however, did not translate to economic value addition as the sector accounted for only ~5% of the gross domestic product, wel
New Delhi [India], December 30: Noida, the city once defined by its corporate towers and wide, structured roads, has evolved into a pulsating hub of culture and electrifying nightlife. As the sun dips behind the towering skyscrapers, Noida lights up, transforming into an exciting place full
Rajasthan is experiencing a surge in visitors as tourists flock to the state capital, Jaipur, and other iconic destinations to welcome the New Year 2026. Driven by the winter vacation season, a record number of domestic and international travellers are filling up hotels and heritage sites
Tourist destinations across Himachal Pradesh are witnessing a heavy rush ahead of the New Year celebrations, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast snowfall and rain in many parts of the state over the next 48 hours due to a fresh western disturbance.
Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 29: Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a key hub for electronics manufacturing. Reinforcing its position as one of India's fastest-growing electronics manufacturing destinations, Shri Sunil Kumar Sharma, Hon'ble Minister for Electronics and Information T
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 29: Cholan Tours Pvt Ltd, a Destination Management company, headquartered in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, today launched the Women E-Auto Driver Program in Madurai, marking a significant step towards women empowerment and sustainable urban mobility. With a workf
The ILT20 has transformed into a premier destination for global T20 talent while successfully nurturing regional cricketers into potential international stars, according to ILT20 commentator and former West Indies batter Daren Ganga, as per an ILT20 release.
The United Arab Emirates witnessed a series of prominent cultural and knowledge achievements in 2025, extending its approach to strengthening national identity, developing the cultural sector, safeguarding tangible and intangible heritage, and consolidating the country's position as a global
New Delhi [India], December 26: Moscow is becoming an increasingly popular destination among Indian travellers -- and the trend is rising rapidly. In the first half of 2025 alone, arrivals from India grew by 43 percent year-on-year, confirming the strong interest Indian tourists have in expl
The year 2025 has been a year of renewed optimism for India's hospitality sector, with the spiritual tourism taking the lead, driven by the historic Maha Kumbh organised in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj district. Leaders in the hospitality industry said the year was shaped by a powerful converge
A special train carrying 1,300 devotees on a six-day spiritual pilgrimage to Kashi, Ayodhya, and other religious destinations in North India departed from Chennai Central Railway Station on Wednesday morning. Organised by the Sri Andal Devotees Association, the fully air-conditioned train
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 24: PUNO, a fast-growing experiential entertainment brand, today announced the launch of its Social Zone at PUNO Advance, Pune--the city's first globally inspired, large-format destination for active play based socialising. Designed for young adults, grou