The 1st BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group (TWG) Meeting was convened in virtual mode on 25 May 2026
Meeting was chaired by the Joint Secretary (Tourism), Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Overarching theme: "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability"
Key thematic priorities under India's Chairship: Artificial Intelligence and Tourism, Sustainability and Responsible Tourism, Tourism Skilling and Capacity Building, and Tourism Exchanges and Seamless Travel Facilitation
2nd Tourism Working Group Meeting scheduled for 19–20 August 2026 in Jaipur, Rajasthan
BRICS Tourism Ministers' Meeting scheduled for 21–22 August 2026 in Jaipur, Rajasthan
