India and Italy hold 2nd Joint Working Group on Tourism; agree on cine-tourism, destination twinning and skilling
The 2nd India–Italy Joint Working Group on Tourism met on 29 September 2026, co-chaired by Tourism Secretary Bhuvnesh Kumar and Emanuela Tripi, Secretary-General of Italy's Ministry of Tourism.
Summary
The two sides discussed exchange of tourism data, promotion of lesser-known destinations, cine-tourism, destination twinning, skilling and capacity building, and B2B engagement. They agreed to set up focused technical groups and points of contact to take cooperation forward. The Italian delegation included ENIT, the Italian National Tourism Board.
Key facts
- Meeting
- 2nd India–Italy Joint Working Group on Tourism, 29 September 2026
- Co-chairs
- Bhuvnesh Kumar (Secretary, Tourism, India); Emanuela Tripi (Secretary-General, Ministry of Tourism, Italy)
- Areas
- Tourism data, lesser-known destinations, cine-tourism, destination twinning, skilling, B2B
- Outcome
- Focused technical groups and points of contact
- Italian tourism board
- ENIT
Practice MCQs 1 questions
India held the 2nd Joint Working Group on Tourism with which country on 29 September 2026, discussing cine-tourism and destination twinning?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Italy
The 2nd India–Italy JWG on Tourism was co-chaired by Bhuvnesh Kumar and Emanuela Tripi.