Union budget 2026–27 lays out major push for medical tourism, hospitality education and heritage-led tourism growth
The Union Budget 2026–27 has outlined a comprehensive strategy to strengthen India’s tourism and healthcare ecosystems, with a focus on medical tourism, skill development, heritage conservation and destination-led employment generation. Presenting the Budget in Parliament, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new scheme to support …
Union Budget 2026: Tourism emerges as a key growth driver for India
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026–27 in Parliament, marking her ninth consecutive Budget. Setting the tone for the year ahead, the Finance Minister stated that the “reform express is on its way”, signalling the government’s continued focus on structural reforms, inclusive development and long-term economic resilience. Transport …
Indians explore Japan beyond the Golden Route
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Delhi Office reveals new figures from the Japan Tourism Agency showing a strong upswing in spending by Indian travellers visiting Japan. Indian tourists proved to be both highly engaged and high spending in 2024, with the travel expenditure per capita of Inbound Indian tourists …
