Drone Tourism Greenlight: What It Means for B2B Tr
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has formally green‑lit drone tourism trials in Goa and Kerala for aerial heritage, eco‑circuit, and coastal‑experience tours, positioning
Insider’s Roundup of What’s Happenin
Policy & Governance: Accelerating Inclusive Growth India’s tourism engines are revving up with high-level policy tweaks and fresh initiatives.
Lourdes, France – The Healing Sanctuary
Lourdes attracts 7 million annual pilgrims to the grotto where the Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Bernadette in 1858 . The miraculous spring
Western Wall, Jerusalem – Sacred to Three Faiths
Jerusalem remains a spiritual melting pot, sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam . The Western Wall (Wailing Wall) is Judaism’s holiest prayer site,
Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, Andhra Pradesh – I
This temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara attracts 18.25 million annual pilgrims , making it one of the world’s most-visited religious
Golden Temple, Amritsar, India – Sikhism’s
The Harmandir Sahib welcomes an estimated 15 million annual visitors , offering free meals (langar) to over 100,000
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Christ the Redeemer &am
Home to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado mountain, Rio ranks as the No. 4 global religious
Lhasa, Tibet – The Roof of Tibetan Buddhism
Lhasa attracts 55.1 million annual visitors , ranking second in visitor volume globally . The Potala Palace, former winter residence
Mecca, Saudi Arabia – Islam’s Holiest Ci
Mecca welcomed 18.5 million pilgrims in 2025, with Hajj alone attracting over 1.67 million international pilgrims
Vatican City – The Catholic Epicenter
The world’s smallest independent state packs immense spiritual weight with 3,859 accommodations —the highest density in any religious destination .