Category TOURISM

S K Misra: the Icon who blended tourism with heritage Mr. S K Misra, presently chairman of Indian Trust for Rural Heritage and Development. He is formerly the chairman of INTACH. Has served in the government, as a Haryana cadre…

The discussion highlighted practical leadership lessons for tourism businesses, emphasising long-term growth, talent, technology, sustainability, collaboration, trust, resilience and strategic expansion across India’s emerging markets. 1. Build for the Long Term, Not for the Next Quarter The strongest message from…

Rattan Keswani in conversation with DR. LAKSHYARAJ SINGH MEWAR RATTAN KESWANI: Lakshyaraj ji, your family has done more than most to preserve heritage. How do you continue protecting that legacy while keeping it relevant? LAKSHYARAJ SINGH MEWAR: Royalty is often…

India’s tourism cities can achieve global competitiveness through integrated planning, stronger infrastructure, authentic experiences, effective governance, innovation, and community-led destination development. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Reimagine Cities as Complete Visitor Experiences Indian cities need to move beyond treating tourism as the preservation…

India’s heritage must evolve from preserved monuments into living assets that empower communities, enrich experiences, inspire innovation, and drive sustainable tourism-led economic development. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Heritage Must Become an Instrument of Development Perhaps the most fundamental conclusion emerging from the…

The Conclave underlined a few significant measures for the government to undertake, in order to truly realise the potential of tourism as an economic engine of development.  1. Elevate Tourism within National Development This was perhaps the strongest underlying message.…

1. We are still thinking in silos. This was probably the strongest concern running through almost every session. Heritage was discussed separately from cities. Cities from hospitality. Hospitality from destination development. Destinations from communities. Yet every speaker, in one way…

Tourism is driving jobs, investment, regional growth and global engagement, with Delhi leading India’s transformation, says Lieutenant Governor Delhi Taranjit Singh Sandhu Tourism is one of the most important drivers of economic growth, employment generation, cultural preservation and international engagement.…

I want to speak about one factor that India has come to recognise over the past three or four years. Those who have not recognised it are, I believe, in denial: the extraordinary resilience of the tourism and hospitality sector.…

Our theme this year, “Incredible India, Invaluable Economics”, reminds us that tourism is about much more than holidays and sightseeing. It creates jobs, supports millions of livelihoods, preserves our culture and brings prosperity to communities across the country. Having spent…

India’s cultural and civilizational strength is being seen by the world in a new light. As the country experiences a cultural renaissance and rediscovers its own identity, our living culture and civilizational continuity can become among India’s most influential strengths.…

This is why WTTC was created: to speak globally with one voice. For more than 30 years, we have conducted economic impact research, and our members gather once a year at what we call the Davos of Travel and Tourism.…