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Dr Srivatsa Krishna takes over as new Secretary, Ministry of Tourism In a recent bureaucratic reshuffle, the Government of India announced the appointment of Dr Srivatsa Krishna, IAS (Karnataka cadre, 1994 batch) as the new Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism. He succeeds V Vidyavathi, IAS (1991 batch), who has been moved to take charge as Secretary of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. Dr Krishna brings a strong academic and administrative background. He holds a postgraduate degree in International Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University, a PhD in Management…

Digital tourism: revolutionising the traveller experience towards a more sustainable model Digitalisation as a strategic pillar The digitalisation of tourism begins with responsible data management. The incorporation of technological tools, especially those based on AI, poses challenges that must be addressed by both the private sector and public administrations. The objective is clear: to ensure that all actors in the tourism ecosystem work in a coordinated manner to offer more efficient, safer and more sustainable travel experiences. Aware of this need, Segittur has analysed more than 20 use cases to ensure that the PID responds to the real demands…

The world is longing to see Kerala 1.23 crore tourists in one year   Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has once again proved why it remains one of India’s proudest, safest, and most enchanting global tourism hotspots. Visitor arrivals to the State have surged to an all -time high, with a remarkable 1.23 crore (1,23,72,864) travellers exploring Kerala in the first six months ending June 2025. Of these, 1.19 crore (1,19,89,864) were domestic travellers, while 383,000 arrived from overseas. During the same period in 2024, the State welcomed 1.12 crore visitors. By the end of 2024, Kerala had recorded an impressive 2.29 crore travellers…

Nellore With Coastal, Historic Assets Set To Become A Major Tourism Hub Andhra Pradesh Nellore: SPSR Nellore district is gearing up to transform into a major tourism hub, with renewed emphasis on developing Mypadu Beach, the historic Udayagiri Hill Fort and temples, the iconic Gandhi Ashram at Pallipadu, and several key spiritual and cultural destinations. Officials believe that the district’s rich coastal, historical and religious assets provide exceptional potential for large-scale tourism development. This can significantly boost the local economy and create employment opportunities. Officials of Tourism, Engineering and Revenue departments met at the R&B Guest House in Nellore…

Global Aviation and Travel & Tourism Leaders Call for Strengthened International Cooperation at COP30 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with the governments of Japan, Malaysia and a coalition of leading industry stakeholders, have issued a joint statement at COP30 calling on governments to accelerate coordinated action to achieve net zero carbon emissions from international aviation by 2050. The signatories have also emphasised that ICAO remains the exclusive global forum for regulating international aviation emissions under the long-established frameworks of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto…