Four priorities : AI in tourism, sustainable and responsible tourism, tourism skilling and capacity building, seamless travel.
AI in tourism – personalised experiences, forecasting, analytics, smart destination management.
Sustainable tourism – eco-friendly practices, conservation, community participation, reduced footprint.
Skilling – workforce training, hospitality skills, entrepreneurship, knowledge sharing.
2nd BRICS Tourism Working Group Meeting – 19–20 August 2026, Jaipur.
BRICS Tourism Ministers Meeting – 21–22 August 2026, Jaipur.
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India – leading the initiative.
Joint Secretary of Tourism chaired the virtual meeting.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1: What is the theme of India’s BRICS tourism agenda for 2026?
A: The theme is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”.
Q2: What are the four priorities set by India for BRICS tourism cooperation?
A: The four priorities are: use of AI in tourism, sustainable and responsible tourism, tourism skilling and capacity building, and seamless travel.
Q3: When and where will the next BRICS tourism meetings be held?
A: The 2nd BRICS Tourism Working Group Meeting will be held on 19–20 August 2026 in Jaipur. The BRICS Tourism Ministers Meeting will follow on 21–22 August 2026, also in Jaipur.
Q4: Who chaired the first BRICS Tourism Working Group Meeting of 2026?
A: The Joint Secretary of Tourism under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India chaired the virtual meeting.
Q5: Why is AI important for tourism according to India’s agenda?
A: AI can improve personalised travel experiences, help with tourism forecasting and analytics, and enable smart destination management. It makes travel smoother and more efficient.