Stronger industry support can improve destination promotion and increase inbound travel to key circuits, feels Dinesh Kumar, Chairman, TAFI Northern India. “Incentives should be given to travel agents and tour operators so that they can promote the destination,” Kumar said, adding that focused policy support, along with improved connectivity and infrastructure, can help destinations like Kushinagar attract greater international interest and strengthen India’s position in the global Buddhist tourism circuit.
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.