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Travel Startup Capture A Trip Expands Experiential Tourism As Domestic Travel Surges Across India India’s tourism sector is witnessing a fresh wave of growth as domestic travel continues to reach new highs in 2026. Rising disposable incomes, improved connectivity, and growing interest in offbeat destinations are encouraging travellers to explore unique experiences beyond traditional holiday packages. Industry experts believe experiential tourism is becoming one of the fastest-growing segments of the travel industry. Among the emerging companies benefiting from this trend is Capture A Trip, a Delhi-based travel startup focused on curated group tours and adventure-based travel experiences. The company has…

Rajasthan Unveils ‘Rajasthan in Summer’ Campaign to drive year-round Tourism The campaign will reportedly focus on digital engagement through short-format films, social media content and curated storytelling formats. Rajasthan Tourism unveils its new “Rajasthan in Summer” campaign as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s positioning as a year-round travel destination. Through the initiative, the tourism department aims to showcase the distinctive experiences and cultural immersion that the summer season offers across the state. According to online reports, summer allows travellers to explore a quieter and more intimate side of Rajasthan, from witnessing sunrise views across the lakes of Udaipur…

State Government Making every possible Effort to boost Tourism sector: Chief Minister Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while presiding over a programme organized by the Shimla Hotel and Restaurant Association on Sunday evening, said that developing the tourism industry remains a key priority of the state government and concerted efforts are being undertaken to transform Himachal Pradesh into a world class tourist destination. He said that major efforts are being made to promote it. He said that infrastructure should be developed in a manner that tourists visiting Himachal Pradesh stay for at least 8 to 10 days. He added…

Centre Pushes Green And Eco-Tourism Through National Strategies And Safety Initiatives The Ministry of Tourism is promoting green and eco-tourism across the country through a range of policy initiatives, national strategies and safety-focused programmes, the government informed Parliament on Monday. The Ministry has formulated a National Strategy for Development of Ecotourism, which has been circulated to all State Governments and Union Territory Administrations to guide the sustainable growth of tourism while preserving environmental and ecological balance. As part of its holistic approach to tourism promotion, eco-tourism is being integrated into ongoing national and state-level initiatives. To encourage environmentally responsible infrastructure,…

Jammu And Kashmir Tourism Sees Its Record Growth With More Than Two Crore Visitors, Driving Their Economic Boost And New Infrastructure Development In The Region An unprecedented growth in the tourism industry in Jammu and Kashmir, with 2.30 crore visitors, a record for the region. The Union Government, in its recent report to Lok Sabha, said this increase comprises 65,452 foreign tourists. This not only underlines the growing international appeal of the Republic but also showcases how vital tourism has now become in the region’s economy. Tourism has long been the cornerstone of Jammu and Kashmir’s economy, as far as…

‘Birth Tourism’ Under Scrutiny: US Warns Tourist Visas Will Be Rejected If Purpose Is To Give Birth The United States on Thursday clarified that its consular officers will reject tourist visa applications if they determine that the primary purpose of travel is to give birth in the country in order to secure US citizenship for the child. Officials said such travel is not permitted and will result in a visa denial. A State Department advisory notes that adjudicating officers are required to assess the applicant’s intent, and if they believe the visit is planned for childbirth to obtain citizenship, the…

Scheme For Promotion Of Sustainable And Inclusive Tourism Development and promotion of tourism destinations and products is primarily undertaken by the concerned State Government (SG)/Union Territory Administration (UTA). However, the Ministry of Tourism through its various schemes provides financial assistance to the State Governments/UT Administrations for development of tourism infrastructure and experiences in the country, on receipt of the project proposals from the concerned SGs/UTAs under the relevant schemes, in synergy with the scheme guidelines, Government instructions, availability of funds etc. The Ministry of Tourism revamped its Swadesh Darshan scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 with the objective to develop sustainable…

Six Senses Myoko Ushers In A New Era Of Purposeful Rejuvenation In Japan’s Historic Ski Region Six Senses, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ fast-growing Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, has signed a hotel management agreement with Patience Capital Group (PCG) for a slopeside mountain ski hotel and residences at the foothills of Mount Myoko, within Japan’s scenic Suginohara ski resort. The development of Six Senses Myoko forms part of an investment vision sensitive to the property’s culture and surroundings. Beyond its well-connected terrain and renowned quality of snow, Myoko Kogen is graced with beautiful landscapes, natural hot springs, and…

Goa Tourism Opens Its Pavilion at QTM 2025 The Goa Tourism pavilion at the Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2025 was inaugurated today by Vipul, IFS, Indian Ambassador to Qatar, in the presence of Rohan A. Khaunte, Minister for Tourism, Kedar Naik, Director of Tourism, Gavin Dias, General Manager, Marketing, GTDC, Shawn Mendes, OSD to the Tourism Minister, and other dignitaries. The inauguration marked the beginning of a strategically significant presence for Goa at one of the region’s most influential tourism platforms. Speaking on the occasion,  Rohan A. Khaunte, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, said “Goa has entered a phase of…

‘Phenomenal Forts, Zero Destinations’: Sanjeev Sanyal Warns India Is Missing A Tourism Opportunity India’s demographic window may offer only a 25-year opportunity, but economist and Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council member Sanjeev Sanyal says the country is still failing to capitalise on one of its biggest low-hanging sectors: tourism. Speaking on TheOddCastShow podcast, Sanyal warned that India has not been able to take tourism to the next level despite rising domestic spending power and world-class infrastructure in other parts of the economy. “Demographic advantage doesn’t last forever. It’ll last for about 25-odd years from here. So around about 2050…