Press Releases

From 25 – 26 June, Travel Meet Asia (TMA) returns to the Swissôtel Jakarta PIK Avenue, Indonesia, reaffirming its position as Southeast Asia’s premier B2B travel trade platform. With strong government support and a powerful regional lineup of more than 80% international exhibitors, C-level speakers, and 400 top buyers from companies such as ATPI Indonesia, Bain & Co, Chan Brothers …

  A 30 member strong IATO delegation led by Ravi Gosain, President, IATO met Hon’ble Chief Minister of  Jammu & Kashmir,  Omar Abdullah today in Srinagar. At the meet, the CM thanked the delegation for the initiative and assured the delegation of the safety, security of the tourists and urged the delegate to spread in their fraternity the word that …

A 30 member strong IATO delegation led by Ravi Gosain, President, IATO met Hon’ble Chief Minister of  Jammu & Kashmir,  Omar Abdullah today in Sirnagar. At the meet, the CM thanked the delegation for the initiative and assured the delegation of the safety, security of the tourists and urged the delegate to spread in their fraternity the word that Kashmir …

Incredible India Celebrates 21st June – International Day of Yoga at Qutub Minar ‍♀ India Tourism Delhi cordially invites you to celebrate the 10th International Day of Yoga on 21st June 2025 at the historic Qutub Minar, New Delhi. Experience yoga amidst the serenity of heritage as we unite under the global theme of “Yoga for Self and Society”. Venue: …

IATO( Indian Association of Tour Operators), on behalf of its executive committee members and all its members expresses  deep shock and wishes to convey its heartfelt sympathies to families of all those who lost their loved one’s in this terrible tragedy. “This heartbreaking event has sent shockwaves throughout the entire travel and tourism industry. We are deeply saddened by the loss …

Heartbreaking news is coming from Ahmedabad. My heartfelt sympathy to the families and near ones of the victims and to all Indian people and the Government of India over this tragic major catastrophe! 

President of Russia Vladimir Putin sent a message of condolences to President of India Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi over a passenger plane crash in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Esteemed Mrs President, Esteemed Mr Prime Minister, Please accept the deepest condolences over the tragic consequences of a passenger plane crash in Ahmedabad. Kindly convey the words of sincere …

Hands- On Workshop at Vibrant Villages Durbuk – Tangtse of District Leh (LADAKH) Date: June, 9th 2025. Ministry of Tourism, Government of India in association with Ladakh Union Territory (UT) Administration, Tourism Department, Defense, ITBP, Tourism Stakeholders, Local Administration etc organized hands- on workshop at Vibrant Villages Durbuk and Tangtse of District Leh (LADAKH) on 9th June, 2025. 2. The …

Today is an occasion for every Indian to be proud of their country’s achievement in providing necessary infrastructure to connect Kanyakumari to Kashmir by throwing open the highest railway bridge over the Chenab River by our Hon’ble PM. It is an architectural marvel by our engineers that will facilitate all people desirous of travelling to Kashmir to travel by train Vande Bharat …

The newly elected Office Bearers called on the Hon’ble Union Tourism Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat for a courtesy call in his office today. IATO Delegation led by its President Mr. Ravi Gosain along with Mr. Rajnish Kaistha – Senior Vice President,  Mr. Sanjay Razdan- Vice President, Mr. Sunil Mishra – Hony. Secretary, Mr. Deepak K Bhatnagar – Hony. Treasurer …

Leading with Sustainability: Lao PDR Shares Vision for Tourism Growth Ahead of MTF 2025 Luang Prabang, Lao PDR – 3 June, 2025 – Lao PDR is set to welcome regional tourism leaders to the Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) 2025 in Luang Prabang, the world heritage city. In a special interview, H.E. Suanesavanh Vignaket, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism (MICT), …

Tourism spending in the Middle East is projected to reach US$350 billion by 2030, according to a new travel industry report  The ATM Travel Trends Report 2025, developed by Arabian Travel Market in partnership with Tourism Economics, predicts that travel spending in the Middle East will be 50% higher by 2030 According to the report, inbound travel to the region …

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), [India], June 2, 2025: Even as the Intercontinental Legends Championship (ILC) heats up with high-octane clashes, the buzz around the IPL 2025 final is hard to miss for some players. With RCB and Punjab Kings set to face off for the coveted title, players in the ILC who once represented these iconic franchises are stepping up …

Urges Government to form Indian Tourism board and provide an immediate budgetary allocation of Rs 1000 crore to attract foreign touristsNew Delhi: As per trends observed by IATO and discussion with every other FTA (Foreign Tourist Arrival) stakeholder, it is assessed by the body that FTA in India has not still not touched the 2019 level in the last financial …

On June 2, DCM & Minister Counsellor of the Russian Embassy in India Roman Babushkin addressed the opening of a thematic photo exhibition at the Russian Trade Representation in India dedicated to the Day of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). The core of the exposition was a photo chronicle of the EAEU’s formation starting from the signing of its Treaty …