Explurger’s NiVU transforms travel across Andhra Pradesh, Goa and Delhi with AI-powered tourism, multilingual support and smart travel assistance. Read more
Jaipur, August 20, 2026: Jaipur is hosting an important international tourism discussion as India holds the second BRICS Tourism Working Group Meeting under its 2026 BRICS Chairship on August 19–20. Hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, and chaired by Tourism Secretary Bhuvnesh Kumar, the meeting brings together tourism representatives from BRICS member […]
Explurger brings NiVU AI tourism to Goa with 150 QR Boards in Candolim, offering multilingual travel assistance and smart local discovery. Read more
Goa recorded 61.38 lakh tourist arrivals between January and July 2026, including 59.02 lakh domestic tourists and 2.36 lakh international visitors, according to the latest figures from the Goa Department of Tourism. Overall tourist arrivals increased by 0.08% compared with the same period in 2025. July showed stronger momentum, with 6.94 lakh tourists visiting Goa, […]
India’s spiritual tourism sector is undergoing a major transformation in 2026, driven by Gen Z, young adults and solo travellers who are increasingly visiting pilgrimage destinations for experiences that combine faith, culture, wellness and exploration. Fresh 2026 travel data indicates that Gen Z and young travellers accounted for more than 53% of journeys to spiritual […]
Explurger expands its NiVU AI tourism network to Goa with 150 AI QR Boards across Candolim, offering multilingual travel insights and recommendations. Read more
Indian Railways has announced the Amritsar–New Jalpaiguri Amrit Bharat Express, a new weekly train service that will provide a direct rail connection between Punjab and West Bengal. Covering approximately 1,834 km, the train aims to make long-distance travel more affordable and convenient while improving connectivity across northern and eastern India. The new Amrit Bharat Express […]
The global mountaineering community is mourning the loss of legendary climber Nirmal “Nims” Purja, who tragically died in a devastating avalanche on Broad Peak (8,051 metres) on August 3, 2026. The accident occurred in Gilgit-Baltistan, a region administered by Pakistan and claimed by India as Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The avalanche claimed the lives of all […]
Maharashtra is preparing for one of its biggest tourism expansions with a vision to attract ₹1 lakh crore in tourism investment and generate 18 lakh jobs by 2034. The state government’s long-term tourism roadmap focuses on expanding tourism infrastructure, promoting lesser-known destinations, and creating new travel experiences across Maharashtra. The initiative aims to position Maharashtra […]
For decades, India’s coastline quietly watched global cruise ships sail elsewhere. While destinations like Singapore, the Mediterranean, Alaska, and the Caribbean built thriving cruise tourism industries worth billions, India’s immense coastal potential remained largely untapped. That is beginning to change. Today, cruise tourism in India is emerging as one of the country’s fastest-growing travel segments. […]