The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, marked World Tourism Day 2025 with a high-profile event themed “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation”, aligning with the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s global call to action.
Held in New Delhi, the celebration brought together leaders from government, industry, academia, and civil society to reaffirm India’s commitment to building a green, inclusive, and resilient tourism sector.
Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog Shri Suman Bery served as Chief Guest, while Shri Suresh Gopi, Minister of State for Tourism, Petroleum & Natural Gas, presided over the event. Shri Suman Billa, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, delivered the welcome address.
🌍 Tourism as a Catalyst for Transformation
In his keynote, Shri Bery emphasized that