India’s tourism sector can unlock significant economic and social value by digitizing local experiences and making them easily discoverable to travelers, according to Prathima Manohar, founder of The Urban Vision …
Tourism & Hospitality
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On a humid evening in the capital, policymakers spoke the language of strategy — but the idea they unveiled was, at its heart, deeply personal: how to get travelers to …
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Exclusive: Shekhawat on Culture, Tourism, Viksit Bharat
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 4 minutes readIn this exclusive interview with South Asian Herald, India’s Minister of Culture & Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat discusses how India is reclaiming its civilizational legacy, leveraging its cultural assets for economic …
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India Emerges as Virginia’s Top Overseas Tourism Market
by P. Krishna Kumar 3 minutes readVirginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) is intensifying its engagement with the Indian travel trade to broaden awareness about the diverse experiences the US state offers beyond the popular Luray Caverns attraction, …
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Branding Sri Lanka: Reclaiming the Narrative of the Pearl of the Indian Ocean
by Rishini Weeraratne, Special to South Asian Herald 12 minutes readFor more than three decades, Sri Lanka’s global image has been shadowed by headlines of war, unrest, and instability. From the civil conflict that defined the late 20th century to …
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Klook India Partners with Farah Khan for Summer Campaign
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readKlook India has announced a collaboration with filmmaker and personality Farah Khan for its new summer travel campaign, inviting Indian travelers to “rediscover familiar destinations through fresh, unexpected experiences.” As …
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The Iran war and broader Middle East instability are forcing governments, airlines, travelers and mobility-service providers to confront a new reality. Cross-border movement can no longer be treated as a …
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From Bodh Gaya to Lumbini: IRCTC Bets Big on Spiritual Tourism Surge
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has announced a 20% promotional discount on its Buddhist Circuit Special Tourist Train for select departures between December 2026 and March 2027, as …
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India–U.S. Business Leaders Highlight Georgia’s Role as Southern Gateway for Economic Ties
by SAH Special Correspondent 3 minutes readThe Consulate General of India in Atlanta, in collaboration with the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC), the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), and the Metro Atlanta Chamber, …
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You can drive a million times through these sylvan landscapes of north Malabar, amidst the dense greens of Kerala, but you just cannot escape the onslaught of emotions triggered by …