The contribution of travel and tourism industry in the world GDP stands at about 10.4% and in most nations with advanced travel & tourism, this industry contributes more than 13% to their respective GDPs. According to World Travel & Tourism Council, India is also on a high growth trajectory’ projected to grow by an estimated CAGR of 7.1% in terms of GDP contribution over next decade.
The contribution of travel and tourism industry in the world GDP stands at about 10.4% and in most nations with advanced travel & tourism, this industry contributes more than 13% to their respective GDPs. According to World Travel & Tourism Council, India is also on a high growth trajectory’ projected to grow by an estimated CAGR of 7.1% in terms of GDP contribution over next decade.
According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, India ranked 7th amongst 185 countries in term of travel and tourism sector’s total contribution to GDP in 2017. Tourism industry in the year 2017 contributed 9.4% of the GDP and generated 8% of the total employment in the country, thus making it a one of the largest industries in service sector.
Arrivals (FTAs) in India crossed the 10 million mark for the first time, standing at 10.1 mn with a growth of 15.6% over 2016. The Government of India has set out a target to increase India’s share of FTAs in international tourist arrivals to 1% of global tourist arrivals by 2020 and 2% by 2025.
Tourism sector is also one of the major sources of Forex, also termed as Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEEs). FEEs during 2017 were USD 27.69 bn with a growth of 17.0% over 2016.
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2nd FICCI Outbound Tourism 2023
The Great Indian Travel Bazaar 2023
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FICCI to organize '7th National Tourism Investors Meet' on July 6-7 2022
J&K to remove all shortcomings to boost tourism in the state: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, UT of J&K
National Tourism Policy to be announced soon: G Kamala Vardhana Rao, DG, Ministry of Tourism
FICCI Digital Travel, Hospitality & Innovation Summit, May 6, 2022
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Policies to attract the film industry to support shooting in Uttrakhand on offer: Satpal Maharaj, Minister for Tourism, Govt of Uttarakhand
Govt in the process of drafting new National Tourism Policy: G Kishan Reddy, Minister of Culture, Tourism and DoNER
Government focused on sectoral strategies and measures for the recovery of the Tourism & Hospitality sector: Arvind Singh, Secretary, Tourism
Second Virtual Edition of Travel, Tourism & Hospitality E-Conclave: The Road to Resilience & Recovery
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FICCI- ITQ Training Workshop for Travel & Tourism Professionals & Students
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FICCI-ITQ to launch online day-long workshop 'Your Route to Success with Galileo'
Odisha launches three road trip circuits between Kolkata and key destinations of the state
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Tourism industry in Maharashtra will flourish post-COVID: Aditya Thackeray
Odisha ready to promote Eco Retreat: Minister of Tourism, Odisha
Investing in skill sets will lay the foundation for the success of the tourism industry: Rupinder Brar, ADG, Ministry of Tourism
Webinar on Trends in Future Jobs, Skill development & Training in Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
FICCI Tourism Committee requests for urgent govt support for survival and revival of Indian Travel, Tourism & Hospitality industry
Indian tourism to bounce back faster than expected; govt support critical for survival & revival: FICCI-Thrillophilia Consumer Travel survey
Report launch of the Consumer Travel survey
Domestic tourism; a key driver of the hospitality sector in India: Additional DG, Tourism, GoI
Active coordination between states imperative to revive tourism sector: Minister of Tourism, Govt of Odisha
Travel & Hospitality industry survey findings indicate a long recovery for the sector; support from the government critical: FICCI-Nielsen Report
Hotels and Tour Operator's Survey on the Impact of Covid-19 on the Travel & Hospitality Industry
Special Webinar on World Tourism Day
Support from Govt critical in survival & revival of Indian Tourism industry: FICCI
FICCI-Google Travel MSME Knowledge Series
FICCI & OYO co-create Online Certification Course for the Hospitality Industry in the post COVID world
States willing to synergise for uniform guidelines to encourage movement of domestic tourists across state borders: Tourism Ministers at the FICCI Tourism E-Conclave
States willing to synergise for uniform guidelines to encourage movement of domestic tourists across state borders: Tourism Ministers at the FICCI Tourism E-Conclave
Domestic tourism will help in boosting the economy post COVID-19: Prahlad Singh Patel
Tourism E-Conclave
Prahlad Singh Patel to inaugurate virtual FICCI E-Tourism Conclave (29-30 July 2020)
Immediate steps required to minimise COVID-19 impact and revive the sector: FICCI - Grant Thornton Travel and Tourism report
Travel & Tourism - In Times of Covid: Launch of FICCI-Grant Thornton Report
Reboot 2020: Exploring New Horizons
Webinar On Rebooting Indian Travel & Tourism
Webinar on Indian Travel and Tourism Industry: Impact, Survival & Roadmap to a Better Future
Kyrgyzstan gaining popularity as tourism destination: Kyrgyz Tourism Minister
Odisha Travel Bazaar 2019
Odisha Tourism showcases its offerings in the City of Joy
FICCI organises its maiden Travel & Tourism Excellence Awards
मुख्यमंत्री ने 'उ0प्र0 टैवल मार्ट-2019' का शुभारम्भ किया
UPTM 2019
Tourists, tour operators, hoteliers invited to explore Odisha: Odisha Tourism Minister
Brand India as 'must-discover' destination to double Foreign Tourist Arrivals by 2023 - FICCI Knowledge Paper on Tourism
Odisha ready to host Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra: Odisha Tourism Minister Jyoti Prakash Panigrahi
FICCI Call on Meeting with Shri Prahalad Singh Patel, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Ministry of Tourism, GoI
FICCI to organize 'First Edition of Travel & Tourism Excellence Awards 2019'
Indian Tourism to reach ₹35 trillion by 2029: FICCI-Yes Bank Tourism Report
GITB 2019 exhibition kicks-off with 5,600 pre-scheduled B2B meetings
Tourism Infrastructure To Get High Priority in Rajasthan - Chief Secretary, Government of Rajasthan
Three-day Odisha Travel Bazaar 2018 gets under way Air connectivity between Malaysia and Bhubaneswar to give a fillip to tourist arrivals in Odisha: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik
FICCI GITB-2018 concludes with an overwhelming response from Foreign Tour Operators
Rajasthan Poised to Take Back the Space of Leading Tourism Hub:Rajasthan Chief Minister, Ms. Vasundhara Raje
NICHE EXPERIENCES FOR TOURISTS RECOMMENDED
Foreign tourist inflow to double in three years: K J Alphons
Great Indian Travel Bazaar in Jaipur from 22 April 2018
Need to connect all banks with mobile banking platforms: FICCI-KPMG
FICCI Digital Travel, Hospitality & Innovation Summit 2018
Odisha Travel Bazaar 2017
FICCI-YES Bank Knowledge Paper to unravel Investment potential in Tourism Infrastructure in India
Uttar Pradesh Travel Mart
FICCI sets up Online Travel and Technology Committee
FICCI-YES BANK Knowledge Paper suggests multi-pronged agenda to make India the world's most preferred travel destination
DIPP to set up Investment Desk and Invest India to channelize investment in tourism sector
FICCI-YES BANK Knowledge paper on 'Investment in Tourism Infrastructure Unleashing the Growth Potential'
To drive MICE tourism govt. working towards facilitating e-visas for conference delegates
FICCI-MRSS report suggests 5-point agenda to boost MICE tourism
FICCI Hospitality & Supply Chain Expo
FICCI to encourage travel start-ups, digital tourism and IT-based infrastructure development for Travel & Hospitality sector
The Uttar Pradesh Travel Mart
Civil Aviation and Tourism Ministers call for stakeholders to work as a team to position Indian tourism products on a higher pedestal
FICCI-EY Paper suggests 6-point Agenda for fillip to tourism in States
National Tourism Policy on the anvil to boost growth of tourism infrastructure
Uttar Pradesh Travel Mart
"The rolling out of the E-Visa facility would give a tremendous boost to the tourism industry", says Dr. Jyotsna Suri
FICCI hails the new Visa-on-Arrival announcement as the step in right direction for inbound tourism
West Bengal Tourism Road Show
India is safe; inbound tourism must focus on leisure, business, medical & adventure segments; domestic tourism on middle aged: FICCI Tourism Survey
FICCI Survey on Present Tourism Scenario in India
"Shoot at Site": an interactive conclave and B-2-B platform on Film Tourism
FICCI-YES BANK report suggests roadmap for sustainable growth of domestic tourism Domestic tourism visits could rise to 1.3 billion in three years
Capacity Conclave on furthering quality Capacity Building in Tourism-2012; Rejuvenating Tourism Experience
FICCI-YES Bank report suggests roadmap for capacity building in tourism industry
Gujarat Tourism Conclave
Tourism Session at the Global Investors Meet
Great Indian Travel Bazaar 2010
North-Eastern States Emerging as Leisure, Rural & Adventure Tourism Spots
Infrastructure & Export Industry Status to Hotel Industry
Interactive meeting with the delegation of Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA)
Hotel Industry Trying to Win Back Domestic Tourists; Sees Better Prospects in Next Six Months: FICCI Survey
FICCI Business Delegation to Hong Kong, Macau and Zhuhai - China
The Great Indian Travel Bazaar ’09
Panel Discussion on ‘Impact of Global meltdown and Terrorism – India Tourism fights back’
The Great Indian Travel Bazaar ’08