Roman emperor hidden as Egyptian Pharaoh found in Karnak Temple: 2,000-year-old stone discovery in Luxor shocks archaeologistsKarnak Temple in Luxor has yielded a remarkable 2,000-year-old stone slab showing Roman Emperor Tiberius depicted as an Egyptian pharaoh. T...
30 May, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
'Mosques converted into dance bars in Muslim region in China': Pakistani vlogger exposes reality of ‘ironclad’ friendshipA Pakistani vlogger's trip to Kashgar, Xinjiang, has sparked debate in Pakistan and India. The video showcased restricted public religious ...
20 May, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Make destination holidays truly count as India weighs travel and trade-offsWith an increasing number of Indians opting for overseas vacations, the rupee is under strain, prompting government intervention. While eff...
15 May, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
In God they trust: Realtors make a beeline for temple townsDevelopers are investing in temple towns like Ayodhya and Vrindavan. Govt initiatives are boosting religious tourism. This growth is expect...
17 Feb, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Radisson aims to more than double hotel count in India by 2030: ExecGlobal hotel chain also plans forays into branded residences and stadium hotels
05 Nov, 2025, 01.06 AM IST
Faith can't protect crumbling infraIndia's religious tourism faces a crisis due to unchecked growth, infrastructural mismatch, and reckless development, leading to disasters ...
28 Aug, 2025, 11.18 PM IST
The business of faith: How India can tap into its ₹1.2 lakh crore religious tourism potentialMaha Kumbh 2024 attracted 600-660 million visitors, far exceeding projections. With per-capita expenditure at ₹2,000, total spend reached ₹...
24 Mar, 2025, 11.21 PM IST
Tourism sector set to create 24 million jobs by 2033 with high demand from Tier 2 and Tier 3 marketsIndia is positioning tourism at the core of its service sector growth, with significant GDP and employment contributions. The rapid develop...
27 Jan, 2025, 10.00 AM IST
Oyo to add 500 hotels at religious hubs to boost spiritual tourism in 2025Oyo plans to expand by adding 500 hotels at major religious centers across India to support the government's spiritual tourism initiatives....
22 Jan, 2025, 03.38 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh boosts religious tourism with development of key pilgrimage sitesUttar Pradesh aims to boost religious tourism by developing sites like Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Prayagraj. Projects include the Mahakumbh 202...
17 Jan, 2025, 04.57 PM IST
Bihar set to play important role in becoming growth engine of country: Bihar Minister Nitish MishraBihar's government showcased the state's potential in textiles, IT, manufacturing, and tourism at an event in Kolkata. The efforts to attra...
02 Jul, 2024, 09.20 PM IST
Hospitality sector prepares to open its doors wider for people who throng religious hotspotsMany mid-size and upscale hotel companies are firming up investments and capacity expansion plans to the tune of Rs 3,500 crore in key holy...
04 Feb, 2024, 12.19 AM IST
$10 billion makeover! Ayodhya Ram Mandir could attract 5 crore tourists per year, says JefferiesGlobal brokerage firm Jefferies, in a report, said that the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is expected to have a big economic impact. It introduces ...
23 Jan, 2024, 01.17 PM IST
Ayodhya can set a template for India's tourism boost: ReportThe opening of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22 is not only a significant religious event but also holds substantial economic implic...
22 Jan, 2024, 11.40 AM IST
MoU signed for ‘Riverine Based Religious Tourism Circuit’ to connect seven Religious places on BrahmaputraA Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed for the development of ‘Riverine Based Religious Tourism Circuit’ among Inland Waterways Aut...
19 May, 2023, 07.14 PM IST
Travel Companies, hotels cashing in big time on spiritual tourismA company survey reveals the latest trend among Indians to be looking for a preplanned, organised and comfortable spiritual travel experien...
05 Sep, 2017, 01.18 AM IST
- Madhya Pradesh invites private players in tourism sector
Madhya Pradesh has invited private players to exploit its rich cultural, historic and geographical sites for tourism development.
22 May, 2008, 07.54 PM IST