Tourism Breaking News
In a landmark moment for India’s travel and tourism sector, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Cabinet Minister of Culture and Minister of Tourism, officially launched the debut book by Vineet Gopal — ‘Indian Outbound Tourism 2030: Why India Matters?’ — at a special ceremony held in New Delhi.
The book, subtitled ‘The Rise, Reach and Reign of the Global Indian Traveller,’ explores the transformative journey of India’s outbound travel market and the unprecedented global impact of the Indian traveller.
Vineet Gopal, an industry veteran with over 25 years of experience, remarked at the launch, “This moment marks a milestone in my journey through the dynamic world of Indian travel. This book is more than just insights — it is a tribute to the unstoppable spirit of Indian travellers shaping global tourism like never before.”
The book provides a comprehensive roadmap for global tourism boards, luxury brands, policymakers, and travel professionals to understand the behavioural shifts, economic significance, and experiential aspirations of Indian outbound travellers. It includes detailed analyses on generational trends, digital booking patterns, MICE and wedding travel, luxury consumerism, visa policy impacts, and India’s growing role in tourism diplomacy.
From destinations like Dubai and Paris to emerging favourites like Japan, Georgia, and Portugal, the book decodes how Indian tourists are influencing global travel decisions and redefining luxury and leisure norms. With forecasts projecting Indian outbound travel to exceed USD 90 billion by 2030, the narrative positions India as a tourism superpower in the making.
