The Indian Tourism sector ranks among the fastest-growing economic sectors in the country. The industry significantly impacts employment and drives regional development, while also creating a multiplier effect on the performance of related industries. By 2028, India's tourism and hospitality industry is projected to generate $50.9 Bn in Visitor Exports, a significant increase from $28.9 Bn in 2018. Additionally, Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) are anticipated to reach 30.5 Mn by 2028.
FICCI has been championing the cause of Tourism over three decades. The FICCI Tourism Committee and includes leading stakeholders from the industry as committee members. The Committee focuses on key areas of tourism such as Travel & Technology, Ayurveda & Wellness, Domestic Tourism, Inbound tourism, Outbound Tourism, MICE & Business Travel, Hotels & Accommodation Units, Sustainable Tourism, Sports Tourism and Culture. The Committee has actively engaged with the Government at the Centre and State level on policy and fiscal issues for the growth of the industry.
FICCI has also organized a number of successful platforms for the promotion of Tourism and Investment in India such as, 13 editions of Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB), Incredible India Travel Bazaar in 2014 (Jointly organized by Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India and FICCI), 6 editions of The Odisha Travel Bazaar, 5 editions of The Uttar Pradesh Travel Mart, 6 editions of the National Tourism Investors Meet, Dubai Expo 2022, G20 Tourism Expo 2023, Wed in India Expo 2024, National Tourism Conference in Konark and various other strategic tourism platforms, both at domestic and international level.
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National Tourism Investors Meet (NTIM) 2021 sixth edition
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ExploreNational & state tourism policies should recognize sustainability practices in the vision and strategic direction for tourism: Tourism Secretary, Govt of India
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Webinar on Trends in Future Jobs, Skill development & Training in Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
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Travel & Hospitality industry survey findings indicate a long recovery for the sector; support from the government critical: FICCI-Nielsen Report
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States willing to synergise for uniform guidelines to encourage movement of domestic tourists across state borders: Tourism Ministers at the FICCI Tourism E-Conclave
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ExplorePrahlad Singh Patel to inaugurate virtual FICCI E-Tourism Conclave (29-30 July 2020)
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Webinar on Indian Travel and Tourism Industry: Impact, Survival & Roadmap to a Better Future
ExploreKyrgyzstan gaining popularity as tourism destination: Kyrgyz Tourism Minister
Odisha Travel Bazaar 2019
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FICCI organises its maiden Travel & Tourism Excellence Awards
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Odisha Tourism Roadshow in Kochi
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Odisha Tourism Roadshow in New Delhi
ExploreBrand India as 'must-discover' destination to double Foreign Tourist Arrivals by 2023 - FICCI Knowledge Paper on Tourism
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FICCI Call on Meeting with Shri Prahalad Singh Patel, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Ministry of Tourism, GoI
ExploreFICCI 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
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FICCI National Tourism Committee Meeting 2018
ExploreThree-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
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International Roadshow on Odisha Tourism
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International Roadshow on Odisha Tourism
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Uttar Pradesh - a conglomeration of Culture, Religious and Heritage Tourism
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Uttar Pradesh - a new growth driver of tourism investment in India
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Uttar Pradesh Travel Mart 2018
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Tourism Infrastructure Investment
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Tourism Investors Meet 2018
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Rajasthan Poised to Take Back the Space of Leading Tourism Hub:Rajasthan Chief Minister, Ms. Vasundhara Raje
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The Great Indian Travel Bazaar
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Digital Travel, Hospitality & Innovation Summit
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FICCI-YES BANK Knowledge Paper suggests multi-pronged agenda to make India the world's most preferred travel destination
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ExploreTo drive MICE tourism govt. working towards facilitating e-visas for conference delegates
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FICCI-EY Paper suggests 6-point Agenda for fillip to tourism in States
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"The rolling out of the E-Visa facility would give a tremendous boost to the tourism industry", says Dr. Jyotsna Suri
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ExploreFICCI hails the new Visa-on-Arrival announcement as the step in right direction for inbound tourism
FICCI Knowledge paper on Inbound tourism
ExploreIndia is safe; inbound tourism must focus on leisure, business, medical & adventure segments; domestic tourism on middle aged: FICCI Tourism Survey
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FICCI knowledge paper on 'India as a hotspot for Inbound Tourism'
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