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Following the recent official discussions, the Government has clarified that bookings made before September 1, 2026, will not be subject to the Tourism Services Tax, even if the tourism service is delivered after the effective date. The TST will apply to qualifying tourism operators and services, as defined under the Tourism Services Tax Act 2026, from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027.
India has spent the last decade building the physical foundations of a global meetings destination. Convention centres, airports, hotels and connectivity have expanded rapidly, while destinations across the country are increasingly positioning themselves to attract international conferences, exhibitions and corporate events. The numbers reflect the momentum.
LaRiSa Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of 8fold by LaRiSa, Amritsar Heritage Walk — the newest addition to the 8fold Hotels. With Amritsar, the brand opens its doors to the guests visiting Punjab for the first time Set inside Amritsar's Heritage Walk precinct, the hotel places guests on the same lanes travelled for generations by pilgrims making their way to the Golden Temple...
Visa unveiled a refreshed Visa Infinite in India, evolving the proposition from a single premium card tier, aiming to be a more flexible and adaptive offering designed around how affluent consumers live, spend and travel today. The evolution is said to be grounded in deep insights into how premium lifestyles have moved beyond ownership to access, convenience and curated experiences.
Following the recent official discussions, the Government has clarified that bookings made before September 1, 2026, will not be subject to the Tourism Services Tax, even if the tourism service is delivered after the effective date. The TST will apply to qualifying tourism operators and services, as defined under the Tourism Services Tax Act 2026, from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027.
