Aloke Singh, Managing Director of Air India Express, shared that the airline’s growth will focus on connecting tier II and III cities, as they are the growth engines of the market. He highlighted that the largest share of the market lies in metro-to-non-metro routes, adding that the airline’s future international network will largely link smaller cities to destinations in the Gulf, Middle East, Southeast Asia, and eventually South Asia, with potential plans to extend to the Far East over the next few years. 

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Staunch International LLC, a premier luxury travel service provider with a presence in Sharjah and Dubai, was honoured with the ‘Best Luxury Holiday Planner’ award at the India Travel Awards. Dr (Capt.) Devender Khurana, Director, Staunch International, expressed his appreciation for the recognition and said, “Maya is truly invaluable to us, representing both material success and esteemed prestige. We are thankful to DDP and the India Travel Awards for this esteemed honour.” 

Suman Billa, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, said, “Our potential is enormous, but our performance is lacking. We have some of the greatest attractions in the world, yet the tourist experience remains poor. We need to create synergy between state governments and the industry. Results will only come if we optimise our actions among these players.”

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WTM Global Travel Report revealed that although growth in business travel is expected to slow somewhat to around 17% in 2025, visits over the period 2024 to 2030 are predicted to increase by approximately 50%. Business travellers are staying longer and spending more per trip. While the volume of international business visits currently remains 6% below pre-pandemic levels, the number of overnight stays is now 3% above the 2019 benchmark. 

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McKinsey’s latest report estimates that paid, structured tourist activities account for roughly 25 per cent of global experience spending, totalling about $250 billion to $310 billion per year. This figure comprises tourist spending on rock concerts, baseball games, history walks, nature hikes, theme park visits, spa treatments, museum tours, and a host of other activities. 

Vikram Madhok, Managing Director of Abercrombie & Kent India, highlights the need to streamline visa processes to enhance India’s appeal as a travel destination. “For India, introducing visa-on-arrival option for key source markets could be a game-changer. It would greatly improve the ease of travel and make India a more accessible and attractive option for international visitors,” he says. 

To boost inbound tourism, India is participating in the WTM in London. With a significant Indian diaspora of 1.9 million, the UK ranks as India’s third-largest source market. The Ministry of Tourism highlighted, 9.5 million foreign tourists visited India in 2023, with the UK contributing nearly 1 million visitors, making it the third-largest source market for inbound tourism.