* 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.
* 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.
* 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 Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi inaugurates and unveils 52 tourism sector projects valued at over Rs. 1,400 crore (US$ 168.5 million) under the Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD Scheme.
*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.
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