India has taken another confident step onto the global tourism stage, securing the 39th position among 119 economies in the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024.
Tourism has long been viewed as a significant contributor to global emissions. But what if we flipped the narrative? What if tourism, when designed consciously, could become a driving force for climate resilience, conservation finance, and community empowerment?
Ram Pratap Singh, Founder, and Hashim Tyabji, Co-Founder of the Indian School of Nature (ISN), are spearheading a movement that does exactly that—redefining the role of tourism in our climate and conservation journey. At ISN, sustainable travel isn’t just a niche—it’s a mission.
The TOFT Forest Heroes Programme is a heartfelt initiative dedicated to recognising and supporting those who stand on the frontlines of human-wildlife conflict. These unsung heroes—forest guards, watchers, beat guards, and patrolling personnel—often risk their lives and livelihoods while protecting our forests and wildlife. Tragically, many of them become victims of the very conflict they strive to manage
Booking.com’s 2025 Travel & Sustainability Report reveals a substantial increase in tourist awareness concerning the wider impact of tourism on communities and the environment. For the first time, more than half of international travelers (53%) recognize the impact of tourism on communities, and 69% are determined to leave places better than they arrived.
Tour Operators for Tigers (TOFT) has been recognized as a Sustainable Travel Innovator in the prestigious Travel + Leisure Global Vision Awards, honouring our pioneering work in eco-friendly tourism and conservation efforts in India & Nepal.
Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka, will very soon welcome visitors with jungle safaris. The safari routes will be in Gopinatham, inside Cauvery WS, the birthplace of the infamous slain bandit Veerappan.
The Great Indian Travel Bazaar is India’s leading business networking platform for Inbound Tourism .GITB is organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) .
TOFTigers with its sustainability criteria recognized by the GSTC, has been working with Booking.com and we are glad it’s showing results now.
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