Tourism is a vital pillar of economic growth and employment generation all across the world. It offers vast potential for sustainable livelihoods while promoting India’s rich cultural and natural heritage.
According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), tourism’s contribution to India’s GDP in 2024 is expected to be 6.8%, amounting to $256.1 billion.
Globally, the sector accounts for 10% of the world’s GDP of $ 104 trillion in 2023. The industry also plays a crucial role in employment, providing jobs for 45.39 million people, or 9.2% of the Indian workforce. Globally, tourism employs 348 million people, equating to 10.4% of global employment.
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) reports that…
