Indian tourism industry is expected to contribute nearly US$460bn to the country's GDP by 2028.

1.5%

Share in World Tourist Arrivals (2022)

40th

place in WEF Travel and Tourism Competitive Index.

1.3%

Share in International Tourism Receipts (2022)

US$ 7 Bn

Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEEs) (2022)

US$ 512 bn

projected contribution from tourism to India's GDP by 2028

53 million

estimated contibution to the job market

Incredible India 2.0

campaign to make India a “must revisit, must experience” destination.

5

Special Tourism Zones have been set up in partnership with states.

Medical

tourism growing in India owing to cost-effective, quality healthcare.

US$ 125 billion

earnings from travel market in India

US$50.9bn

income in visitor exports by 2028,

Top 5

business travel destination by 2030

Association of Tourism Trade Organisations, India

+91 952 643 9577

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An industry body to promote tourism in India

Indian Association of Tour Operators

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91-11- 25750028

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A national body representing tour operators in the country

Adventure Tour Operators Association of India

http://www.atoai.org/contacts

+91 11 41802287

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An association to create awareness about the immense potential for adventure tourism in India

Investment Opportunities

  • Development of destination circuits, resorts, hotels, as well as restoration of heritage sites.
  • Rural, adventure, medical, pilgrimage, film and sustainable tourism are new trends in Indian tourism.
  • Support functions such as package tour services, cab services and recreational facilities.
  • Nearly 241 projects worth US$5.8b are being planned to maximize the potential of Indian tourism space.

Key Investors

India has a well-oiled enterprise promoting machinery that is backed by strong legislative, judiciary, executive and capital establishments

ENABLING ENVIRONMENT

India has a well-oiled enterprise promoting machinery that is backed by strong legislative, judiciary, executive, and capital establishments

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