India has significantly improved its position on the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024, rising to 39th place from 54th in the previous edition published in 2021. This jump reflects the global tourism sector’s recovery to pre-pandemic levels, according to the WEF’s annual report released on Tuesday. The United States topped the list, with Spain, Japan, France, and Australia rounding out the top five.
India’s ranking makes it the highest in South Asia and among lower-middle-income economies. The index, prepared in collaboration with the University of Surrey, highlights India’s high price competitiveness, where it ranks 18th globally. Additionally, the country boasts strong infrastructure in air transport (26th) and ground and port facilities (25th).
One of India’s standout features in the report is its rich natural, cultural, and non-leisure resources. The country ranks 6th for natural resources and 9th for both cultural and non-leisure…