India's Tourism Boom: $38 Billion Industry by 2033, But Are We Ready?
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News18•29-01-2026, 16:13
India's Tourism Boom: $38 Billion Industry by 2033, But Are We Ready?
- •India's travel and tourism market is projected to reach $38 billion by 2033, up from $22 billion in 2024.
- •The surge is primarily driven by domestic tourists, with increased spending on local travel between 2019 and 2023.
- •Improved infrastructure, including direct flights to Tier-2/3 cities, new expressways, and Vande Bharat trains, facilitates easier travel.
- •Tourism has expanded beyond traditional 'Golden Triangle' to new destinations like Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Thiruvananthapuram.
- •The focus has shifted to 'experience tourism,' including jungle safaris, fort stays, 'dark tourism,' and luxury religious pilgrimages, raising concerns about infrastructure readiness and overcrowding.
Why It Matters: India's tourism is booming, driven by domestic travelers and diverse experiences, but infrastructure challenges persist.
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