# India-Italy tourism cooperation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-italy-tourism-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-10-06T21:37:30.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

India and Italy have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in the tourism sector following the second India–Italy Joint Working Group (JWG) on Tourism in New Delhi. Co-chaired by Indian Tourism Secretary Bhuvnesh Kumar and Italian counterpart Emanuela Tripi, the discussions focused on exchanging tourism data, promoting lesser-known destinations, cine-tourism, destination twinning, and workforce skilling.

To facilitate these goals, both nations agreed to establish dedicated technical groups and designate points of contact to ensure sustained engagement between government and industry stakeholders. The meeting also addressed preparations for the proposed India–Italy Year of Culture and Tourism in 2027, aimed at expanding cultural exchanges. This agreement aligns with broader diplomatic efforts to leverage the India–EU Free Trade Agreement to increase bilateral trade.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Italy provides 12 million euros for tourism in Bolivia

Italy is providing 12 million euros in financing to Bolivia to boost cultural and natural tourism in the Cochabamba and Potosí departments, targeting local heritage and economic development.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-provides-12-million-euros-for-tourism-in-bolivia

### 2026-09-29: India and Italy agree to strengthen tourism cooperation

India and Italy have agreed to strengthen tourism ties through data sharing, destination twinning, and workforce training, while preparing for a joint Year of Culture and Tourism in 2027.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-and-italy-agree-to-strengthen-tourism-cooperation

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