NewzVille Desk
UNESCO and the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, organized the Strategic Conclave i.e. World Heritage and Sustainable Tourism: Inspiring Innovative and Inclusive Approaches on 21 August 2025 in New Delhi.
Suman Billa, Additional Secretary and Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India; Junhi Han, Chief of Culture, UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia; and Mugdha Sinha, Managing Director, India Tourism
Development Corporation (ITDC) put their valuable thoughts to develop the ecosystem for sustainable tourism.
Over 60 officials and representatives from the central government, state tourism and culture departments, industry leaders, and investment agencies participated in the event.
The conclave served as a collaborative platform to shape the future of tourism in India. It highlighted global best practices and promoted strategies to elevate cultural landmarks.
Key discussion areas included infrastructure development, enhanced site accessibility, improved visitor experiences, community-led tourism initiatives, and balancing heritage preservation with ecological sustainability.
The codes of ethics on accessibility at heritage sites adopted by various countries was showcased, along with approaches for integrating accessibility in a minimally invasive manner that preserves the site’s unique character to foster inclusive tourism at World Heritage Sites.
