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To expedite the immigration process, India will streamline foreign national arrivals from 1 October by replacing physical disembarkation cards with optional digital e-arrival cards for work, tourism, study, or business purposes. This initiative, alongside the existing Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme for Indian citizens and OCI holders, aims to significantly reduce immigration delays at airports nationwide.

The 55ᵗʰ FHRAI Annual Convention has kicked off in Bengaluru with Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Tourism Minister, GoI, projecting India as a $30 trillion economy by 2047. Highlighting hospitality’s rising demand, he noted industry status for 50 iconic destinations and said 18 states had extended this recognition. He stressed investments today will power tourism and hospitality growth tomorrow.