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India Travel Trends | Tracking India Travel Trends

GangesTours is a thought leader, and long time observer of international travel trends, in tracking the latest travel trends for India Inbound Travel Industry.

We use research and data, to track the latest trends, in India Inbound Travel, to deliver insights and intelligence, on the major new directions and trends, emerging in India Inbound Travel for our partners, stakeholders and travel industry veteran players.

We work with governments, regional bodies, Tourism Boards, large and small niche partners, to deliver standards and excellence to travel and hospitality industry in India.

India's inbound tourism is growing, but it's still lagging behind, global travel trends and levels, seen in the pre-pandemic period:

Arrivals :

In the first half of 2024, India received 4.78 million foreign tourists, which is about 90% of the same period in 2019.

Source countries :

The top two source countries for foreign tourists in the first half of 2024 were the United States and Bangladesh.

Challenges :

Some challenges to India's inbound tourism despite massive domestic infrastructure investments, in inland travel and connectivity, include:

Reduced demand from Bangladesh due to political issues :

• Suspension of direct flights from China
• More affordable options and favorable visa policies at other destinations
• Travel restrictions and entry requirements in other countries
• Changed safety perceptions
• Complex visa and entry processes

Government action :

The Indian government can help by:

• Positioning India as a global tourism destination
• Encouraging citizens to travel locally
• Restoring the marketing budget for tourism promotion
• Targeted visa regime to encourage business from source markets
• Information, publicity, creative campaigns in prime and emerginging source markets

India based Tour Operators :

Tour operators can help by:

• Partnering with travel insurers to address traveler concerns
• Having conversations with guests about the types of travel insurance, they should purchase
• Partnering with niche global tourism sector players, and learning from emerging global travel trends

The travel and tourism industry in India contributed around 190 billion U.S. dollars to the country's GDP in 2022.

In 2023, the direct contribution of tourism and hospitality to India's GDP was over 231 billion U.S. dollars.

India is a leading tourist destination in the world, with a rich culture, ancient monuments, and natural beauty.

The country's tourism industry is expected to continue to grow, with some forecasting that it will contribute 523 billion U.S. dollars to the GDP by 2034.

Here are some more salient facts about India's tourism industry :

India is one of the leading countries in terms of international tourism expenditure.

New government focus to tourism contribution to economy :

• The government is working on new schemes to improve the tourist experience, including new tourism trails and experiences.
• India's inbound tourism has evolved rapidly since 2019, with travelers seeking more personalized and flexible experiences.
• Nearly half of inbound travelers have experienced India and want to visit it again.
• India is the most digitally advanced traveler nation, in terms of digital tools, being used for planning, booking, and experiencing a journey.

The mission of GangesTours is to bring the best of India to the foreign tourist. We are always looking for new exciting tours, attractions, destinations. GTours looks to be a part of the bright Indian Tourism story.

Tourism in India comes under the Ministry of Tourism or Paryatan Mantralaya, which has been proactive, in realizing the importance of tourism, to the future aspirations for the Indian economy.

Paryatan Mantralaya

GangesTours India is an Uttar Pradesh, India based Inbound Tours and Destinations Operator.

We bring the best experiences of India to the India traveller.

Our travel principle is that people travel to create ever lasting memories. Our business values, keep this principle at the very heart of all we do.

To deliver this special experience of safe, welcoming, interesting travel in India, we work hard, to bring to the international tourist, the best experiences and lasting memories of a welcoming India.

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