The Latest Breaking News from the Department of Tourism

Two dead after avalanche hits Himlung Himal base camp in Nepal; 10 missing

Two people were killed and 10 others remained missing after an avalanche struck the base camp of Himlung Himal in Nepal’s Manang district on Sunday. The avalanche hit a at the base camp sheltering climbers and support staff at the 7,126-metre peak.

The Times of India · Sep 27

Maharashtra Tourism leads global conversations on tourism, MICE and destination weddings at WOW Awards Asia 2026

Maharashtra Tourism actively promoted its MICE capabilities at WOW Awards Asia 2026. The state showcased its convention infrastructure and diverse tourism offerings to international delegates. A key announcement included the launch of the Maharashtra Convention Bureau to attract business events. The Department of Tourism received an award for its MICE…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Govt aids victims of Umrah scam

The government is assisting about 150 Muslim pilgrims from Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat who were duped into buying Umrah tour packages, with losses estimated at 3.7 million baht.

Bangkok Post · Jul 4

Mysuru Fest 2024: DC, Police Commissioner inspect venue

With only a few days left for Mysuru Fest 2024, an initiative of the Department of Tourism for tourism promotion and strengthening Mysuru’s brand value, top officials of the city, including Deputy Commissioner K.V. Rajendra and Police Commissioner B. Ramesh conducted an inspection of the venue of the event and…

The Hindu · Jan 21, 2024

Procession, greeting of tourists mark World Tourism Day in Mysuru

A grand procession organised by the Department of Tourism in association with various stakeholders of the tourism industry and organisations marked World Tourism Day here on Wednesday.

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Ropeway project at Nandi Hills ascends in slow pace as land transfers remain pending

Bengaluru’s Nandi Hills ropeway project remains a non-starter due to incomplete land transfer to Tourism Department. The 2.93km ropeway is yet to obtain NoCs from Forest Department

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

Philippines tourism video used pictures of ‘rice terraces in Indonesia and dunes in Brazil’

Ad agency apologises for ‘unfortunate oversight’

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023

Philippines tourism video used pictures of ‘rice terraces in Indonesia and dunes in Brazil’

Ad agency apologises for ‘unfortunate oversight’

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023