Asia/Singapore Sunday, 15th March 2026

Kerala: Boosting tourism with new experiences

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

Goa: Reinventing as a year-round tourism destination

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

Andhra Pradesh: Pursuing global tourism growth

Andhra Pradesh targets international tourism with new policy and global promotion

Uttarakhand: In the foothills of growth

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

Madhya Pradesh: Shifting tides

Domestic tourists may contribute the lion’s share of arrivals to Madhya Pradesh, but the central Indian state is working to raise awareness among overseas travel agencies and foreign travellers

Puducherry: From White Town to weddings

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

Odisha: Scaling up as a global tourism player

Odisha is drawing more domestic and international visitors as new infrastructure, policy support and private investment lift the state’s tourism sector, although operators say limited global reach and transport links continue to hold back growth

Sikkim: Shifting focus to rural and adventure growth

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