Speaking at an ICPB conference, Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat reflected on India’s successful hosting of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting and G20 events and emphasised that world-class venues like Bharat Mandapam showcase the nation’s rising capability. However, Shekhawat noted that infrastructure alone does not guarantee global dominance. To achieve true leadership, India must shift from building physical capacity to fostering a robust ecosystem, enhancing global competitiveness, driving strategic international marketing, and replicating integrated models like the Hyderabad Convention Visitors Bureau.
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