India Spotlight

Uttarakhand is seeing rising tourism demand, driven by domestic travel and growing interest in wellness, adventure and pilgrimage, as the state looks to manage growth and expand year-round travel

The Himalayan state is easing border permit requirements and investing in infrastructure upgrades as it seeks to attract more domestic and inbound visitors through niche and experience-led tourism

Andhra Pradesh targets international tourism with new policy and global promotion

Rising spiritual travel and new tourism projects are transforming Uttar Pradesh into one of India’s fastest-growing destinations, boosting arrivals and investment across key cities like Agra, Ayodhya and Varanasi

While domestic interest in Puducherry is the main tourism driver, international travellers are starting to notice this destination that is famed for its French colonial heritage

Kerala aims to attract a broader range of visitors through new offerings and strategic partnerships

The state has launched a new tourism policy and brand identity to boost domestic and international arrivals, with a focus on infrastructure, adventure tourism, and investor-friendly reforms

The raw beauty of India’s north-east region has long been known to domestic explorers, but the world is starting to wake up to its tourism potential

Kashmir’s hospitality sector, hit hard by the April Pahalgam attack, is gradually recovering as stakeholders work to rebuild traveller confidence

Goa is expanding its appeal beyond beaches and nightlife, focusing on cultural heritage, wellness retreats, and eco-tourism to attract travellers across all seasons