Tourism

India’s hospitality industry is experiencing robust growth, fueled by increasing tourist inflows, expanding infrastructure, and rising domestic and international demand. Enhanced connectivity, government initiatives promoting tourism, and the development of premium hotels and resorts are reshaping the sector’s landscape. Analysts note that both urban and leisure destinations are witnessing record occupancy rates, while new projects are creating employment opportunities and attracting investment.

Uttar Pradesh’s tourism sector recorded an extraordinary milestone in 2025, attracting an unprecedented 121 crore visitors across domestic and international segments. The surge reflects the state’s strategic emphasis on cultural preservation, infrastructure expansion, and destination marketing. With renewed focus on heritage circuits, religious tourism, and modern tourist amenities, Uttar Pradesh strengthened its status as one of India’s most visited regions.

In a strategic move aimed at redefining luxury travel for Indian consumers, TIRUN Travel Marketing—the exclusive India representative of Royal Caribbean Cruises—has partnered with Air India to introduce exclusive fly-cruise holiday packages. The collaboration integrates international cruise experiences with seamless air connectivity, targeting India’s growing segment of affluent leisure travellers.

Kerala Tourism has announced a target of attracting 3 crore tourist arrivals in the upcoming year, aiming to reinforce the state’s position as a premier travel destination. The initiative focuses on sustainable and experiential tourism, leveraging Kerala’s natural landscapes, cultural heritage, and wellness offerings. The plan includes upgrading infrastructure, expanding marketing outreach, and supporting local businesses to accommodate rising demand.

The Meghalaya Pavilion was inaugurated at the World Food India (WFI) 2025 exhibition, highlighting the state’s investment opportunities, agricultural innovations, and tourism potential. The pavilion showcases Meghalaya’s rich natural resources, agro-based industries, and eco-tourism initiatives, aiming to attract domestic and international investors. Officials emphasized the pavilion’s role in strengthening market linkages, promoting sustainable development, and positioning the state as a key player in India’s food and agribusiness sector.