<h1>Union Territory hosts first National Tourism Secretaries' Conference focusing on budget announcements and destination development initiatives</h1> A Union Territory will host the National Tourism Secretaries' Conference for the first time on July 7-8 at an international conference center. The Union Ministry for Tourism is organizing the two-day event bringing together tourism secretaries and heads from all states and Union Territories. Senior officials including the Union Minister for Culture and Tourism and Union Home Secretary are expected to attend. The conference will focus on tourism budget announcements for 2025-26, destination development, infrastructure initiatives, project reviews, marketing strategies, investment opportunities, and film tourism promotion. A special session for Union Territories will be held on July 8 with participation from top-level officials.