2nd BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group meeting held in Jaipur; discusses advancing cooperation in skilling, seamless travel

Source: ANI (Asian News International) | Original Published At: 2026-08-19 18:20:51 UTC

Key Points

• The Ministry of Tourism hosted the 2nd BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group meeting in Jaipur under India's BRICS Chairship.
• Delegates from BRICS Member States discussed cooperation on Artificial Intelligence and Tourism, Sustainability and Responsible Tourism, Tourism Skilling and Capacity Building, and Tourism Exchanges and Seamless Travel Facilitation.
• The meeting built upon the first BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group meeting held virtually on May 25.
• The Working Group recognized tourism as a driver of economic growth, employment, sustainable development, and people-to-people exchanges.
• The outcomes of the Working Group deliberations were expected to inform the BRICS Tourism Ministers' Meeting scheduled for August 21.
• BRICS delegates undertook a technical visit to heritage sites in Jaipur, including Hawa Mahal, City Palace, and Amer Palace.