2nd BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group Meeting Held in Jaipur
The 2nd BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group (TWG) Meeting in Jaipur is a significant step in India’s chairship of BRICS this year.
Meeting Overview
- Date & Venue: 19 August 2026, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Chair: Shri Bhuvnesh Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
- Theme: “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”
India’s Thematic Priorities
1. Artificial Intelligence and Tourism
2. Sustainability and Responsible Tourism
3. Tourism Skilling and Capacity Building
4. Tourism Exchanges and Seamless Travel Facilitation
Outcomes & Vision
- Tourism recognized as a driver of economic growth, employment, sustainable development, and people-to-people exchanges.
- Emphasis on responsible use of emerging technologies, community-centered tourism, and human capital development.
- Deliberations will feed into the upcoming BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting on 21 August 2026.
Cultural Immersion
Delegates will undertake a technical visit on 20 August to Jaipur’s heritage landmarks: Hawa Mahal, City Palace, and Amer Palace, showcasing India’s rich cultural and architectural legacy.
This meeting reflects India’s ambition to position itself as a thought leader in sustainable and tech-driven tourism, while also highlighting its cultural strengths.
