India’s tribes at risk as expanding tourism plans threaten identity, ecosystem
[ad_1] India counts 8.6 per cent of its 1.4 billion population as a tribal demographic – with their own indigenous culture, food, clothing and lifestyle. The government and private agencies intend to ride on such uniqueness from this segment in the name of tribal or eco-tourism. Although the national strategy of eco-tourism calls for involvement […]
After Ayodhya, SpiceJet plans to connect more tourist, religious places
[ad_1] New Delhi, Feb 4 (PTI) After Ayodhya, SpiceJet plans to expand its business over the next two years and increase connectivity between various tourist and religious destinations including Lakshadweep, the airline’s chief Ajay Singh said. HT Image {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The domestic carrier has also plans to operate seaplanes and is awaiting infrastructure […]
Indians are spending big on travel, but most of that money isn’t leaving the country
[ad_1] India’s travel landscape is changing as the country emerges as a powerhouse in the tourism sector. Indian travelers took 1.7 billion leisure trips in 2022 but most never left the country, and only about 1% traveled abroad, according to Booking.com and McKinsey. The world famous Gateway of India monument in Mumbai, India was built […]