In 2023, India recorded 9.52 million FTAs, bouncing back to 87% of its pre-pandemic levels, a robust 47.89% increase over 2022. Projections from PATA placed India on a trajectory to receive 13.34 million inbound tourists by 2024, a 22% jump over 2019. Yet in the first half of 2024, Ministry of Tourism reported that India attracted 4.7 million foreign visitors, still lagging the 5.3 million...

During his welcome address to Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Romualdez Marcos Jr. and his delegation, Modi highlighted this visa facilitation measure as part of broader efforts to strengthen bilateral relations as the two nations celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties.

The airline operates 168 flights per week between Muscat and 10 Indian cities.

The state’s strategic submissions at conference focused on aligning national aviation policies with the requirements of tourism-centric states.