On the occasion of World Tourism Day 2026, observed on 27 September 2026, GRT Hotels & Resorts, with the support of the Sustainable Development Council (SDC), is organising The GReaT Indian Travel Quiz 2026, a large-scale hybrid tourism quiz celebrating India’s extraordinary destinations, heritage, culture, cuisine, traditions and travel experiences. Aligned with the World Tourism Day 2026 theme, “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism,” the initiative seeks to bring together India’s rich tourism heritage and the transformative potential of digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence. The quiz will create an engaging platform for participants to discover India while exploring how AI, digital platforms, smart tourism solutions and emerging technologies are redefining the way people discover, plan, experience and promote travel. The initiative reflects the broader vision of positioning tourism as a powerful driver of economic growth, employment, cultural pride, sustainable destination development and inclusive opportunities. It complements India’s ongoing efforts to strengthen domestic tourism, promote diverse and emerging destinations, preserve cultural heritage and showcase India as a leading global tourism destination. India Tourism is already collaborating with the organisers in promoting this initiative. Through an innovative hybrid format, The GReaT Indian Travel Quiz 2026 will engage young people, students, travel enthusiasts, tourism professionals, educators, institutions and the wider public in celebrating the depth and diversity of India’s tourism landscape. The quiz will explore not only iconic destinations and historical landmarks, but also local traditions, cuisine, art, festivals, biodiversity, wellness, hospitality, responsible tourism and lesser-known destinations across the country. The initiative will also create awareness of the emerging role of Artificial Intelligence in tourism, including AI-enabled destination dis

Hospitality and Tourism Congress (HTC) designed as a one-day event to build relationships between the Hospitality and Tourism Industry, to take over develop and manage places of touristic interest in the Union Territory of Puducherry and to promote tourism by all the ways and means to adopt such methods and devices necessary to attract tourists in large numbers, and also to call upon the new business of running Hotels, Restaurant and Watersports & Theme parks. It provides an exclusive platform for inspiration, innovation, and debate. It is our ambition to ensure the future success of our industry and a level playing field for hospitality and tourism businesses that operate in the Puducherry. Conference on Hospitality and Tourism aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Hospitality and Tourism. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Hospitality and Tourism. The hospitality and tourism industry is of central importance to the continued success and development of many countries and is a major contributor to economic growth. Designed as a one-day event to build relationships between the concierge community, meeting and event planning industry, and businesses that cater to Pondicherry’s visitors, this show highlights the best of what a business or leisure traveller could experience in Pondicherry and an opportunity to network with principals of businesses that cater to the city’s visitors.