New Delhi, Nov. 29 -- In a world where travellers rely more on technology and digital storytelling, India must use these tools wisely to strengthen its tourism appeal, says Anita Mendiratta, former Special Advisor to the UN Tourism Secretary-General and former Special Advisor to the CEO of the Saudi Tourism Authority, at TOURISE global summit 2025 in Riyadh.

Mendiratta explained that technology can help India address key traveller concerns such as "cleanliness, health, and ease of mobility." She says it can also give visitors a platform to share their own experiences, creating a ripple effect of real stories that make the destination come alive. "Technology brings a heartbeat into information and data in a way that very few other platfor...