Indian Tourism and Hospitality Industry Analysis

India's tourism and hospitality sector is expected to yield revenue exceeding US$ 59 billion by 2028. Moreover, Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) are forecasted to hit 30.5 million by the same year.

Advantage India

Robust
Demand

* Drawing upon world-class healthcare amenities and traditional healing practices, medical tourism and wellness retreats entice 21% of international travelers.

* The travel market in India is projected to reach US$ 125 billion by FY27 from an estimated US$ 75 billion in FY20.

*International tourist arrivals are expected to reach 30.5 million by 2028.​

*According to WTTC, over the next decade, India’s Travel & Tourism’s GDP is expected to grow at an average of 7.1% annually.

Robust Demand

Attractive
Opportunities

* India is geographically diverse and offers a variety of cultures that come with its own experiences, making it one of the leading countries in terms of international tourism expenditure.

* Travel and tourism are two of the largest industries in India, with a total contribution of about US$ 199.6 billion to the country’s GDP.

* The government has taken steps to boost investments in facilitate spiritual tourism with states like Uttar Pradesh developing tourist circuits and Uttarakhand and West Bengal enhancing infrastructure for pilgrims.

Attractive Opportunities

Policy
support

* In the 2024 interim Budget, Finance Minister Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman allocated Rs. 2,449.62 crore (US$ 294.8 million) to the tourism sector, a 44.7% increase from the previous fiscal year.

* The Ministry of Tourism launched the Swadesh Darshan Scheme to develop theme-based tourist circuits, sanctioning 76 projects. Upgraded to Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0).​

*The Ministry of Tourism has undertaken Destination Based Skill Development training programme at various places in the country to train, local people residing near the tourist sites and destinations. Around 12,187 candidates have been trained at 145 destinations.

Policy Support

Diverse
Attractions

*India is geographically diverse and offers a variety of cultures that come with its own experiences, making it one of the leading countries in terms of international tourism expenditure.​

* Airport enhancement and the spread of regional airports are opening new opportunities for business, and for drawing larger visits from tourists.

* The country’s big coastline is dotted with attractive beaches.​

Diverse Attractions
Last updated: Oct, 2024

States with Largest Domestic Tourist Arrivals in 2021

  • Tamil Nadu
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Karnataka
  • Maharashtra
  • Telangana
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