Dr. Srivatsa Krishna, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, called for deeper industry participation, stating, “Fifty locations need to be made world-class over the next five to seven years and this is not going to be done by government alone. Government is putting in significant capital into every destination, but I have ensured that there is extensive private sector participation both as equity investors and as decision-makers in destination management organisations.”
Janice Alyosius is a travel and MICE journalist focusing on business travel, destination marketing, aviation and industry policy. She leads editorial content at MICEtalk and also writes for TravTalk, covering global trends, trade developments and key industry conversations. With regular reporting from tourism forums, conventions and on-ground industry events, her work blends news-led analysis with strong industry voices, offering clear context and relevance for travel trade professionals and decision-makers.