India chairs first BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group meeting; Jaipur to host ministers in August
The first BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group meeting was held virtually on 25 May 2026 under India's chairship; the second TWG and the BRICS Tourism Ministers' Meeting will be held in Jaipur in August 2026.
Summary
The 1st BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group (TWG) meeting was held virtually on 25 May 2026 under India's BRICS 2026 Chairship, chaired by the Joint Secretary (Tourism). It set the tourism agenda under the overarching theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'. India's priorities are Artificial Intelligence and Tourism, Sustainability and Responsible Tourism, Tourism Skilling and Capacity Building, and Tourism Exchanges and Seamless Travel Facilitation. The 2nd TWG meeting is scheduled for 19–20 August 2026 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, followed by the BRICS Tourism Ministers' Meeting on 21–22 August 2026, also in Jaipur.
Key facts
- Meeting
- 1st BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group, virtual, 25 May 2026
- Chair
- India (BRICS 2026 Chairship)
- Theme
- Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
- Priorities
- AI & Tourism; Sustainable tourism; Skilling; Seamless travel
- 2nd TWG
- 19–20 August 2026, Jaipur
- Tourism Ministers' Meeting
- 21–22 August 2026, Jaipur
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What is the overarching theme of India's BRICS 2026 Chairship under which the first Tourism Working Group meeting was held in May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
The meeting advanced tourism cooperation under the overarching theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.
Where will the BRICS Tourism Ministers' Meeting be held in August 2026 under India's chairship?
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Correct answer: B — Jaipur
The 2nd TWG meeting (19–20 August 2026) and the BRICS Tourism Ministers' Meeting (21–22 August 2026) will both be held in Jaipur, Rajasthan.