The value of travel market in India was estimated at 75 billion U.S. dollars in financial year 2020. The travel market was estimated to grow around 125 billion U.S. dollars by financial year 2027. Hotels and airlines made up the chunk of the market.
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According to a new report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the US remains the biggest tourism market worldwide, with China and Germany taking second and third places in the rankings. The US travel and tourism sector contributed USD 1,217.2 billion to GDP (5.5 %).
According to IBISWorld experts' analysis, the global tourism industry is ranked 5th on the list of the 10 global biggest industries by revenue. However, if we rank the industry's size by employment, the travel industry comes in as the first one.
France is the most visited country in the world with 117,109,000 international tourists, thanks to its rich history and iconic landmarks. Mexico comes in second for most visited countries, with 51,128,000 tourists, offering vibrant culture and stunning natural beauty.
The country is known for its rich cultural heritage, diverse geography, and historical landmarks, which attract tourists from all over the world. Additionally, India is home to several UNESCO World Heritage sites, exotic wildlife, and adventure tourism opportunities.
The future of the Indian tourism industry appears promising. With the government's focus on infrastructure development, ease of travel, and policy reforms, India is well-positioned to attract a larger share of global tourists.
According to the Ministry of Tourism, over 6.19 million and 1.52 million foreign tourists arrived in India in 2022 and 2021 respectively compared to 10.93 million in 2019, representing a -44% degrowth. India has bigger domestic tourist population so it's not dependent on foreign tourist much.
This accounts for 29% of global service exports and 7% of overall exports of goods and services. These figures consolidate international tourism among the top five economic sectors in the world, behind chemical manufacturing and the fuel industry but ahead of the food and automotive industries.