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...

Themed around “Connecting Tourism Leaders, Inspiring Growth”, this gathering aims to bring together leaders from travel, tourism, entertainment and hospitality sectors for 3 days of keynote addresses, panel discussions, fireside chats, and networking opportunities.

The roadshow brought together 14 key partners, including Air Seychelles and IndiGo Airlines; hotels such as Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles, Berjaya Hotels & Resorts, Club Med Seychelles, Eden Bleu Hotel, Kempinski Seychelles Resort, and Savoy Seychelles Resort & Spa.

A rebound to 8.1% growth is projected for 2026, while long-term forecasts remain clouded by geopolitical and economic volatility. The GBTA report also shows that the spending is projected to grow in 2027 by 6.4% and 6.3% in 2028.