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Calling India the second-largest producer of films and OTT content after Hollywood, Naveen Kundu, MD, Ebixcash Travel Services, said, “The film tourism market is anticipated to increase at a high CAGR of 6.8% during 2022 to 2032 and will boost filming, driving tourism to lesser-known Indian destinations. As per a report, it could generate $3 billion in revenue for India and boost tourism by 31% on average, with some locations seeing up to 300% growth.

Karnataka is set to boost tourism by introducing sea planes to key destinations like Hampi and KRS. Highlighting their commitment, HK Patil, Tourism Minister, Karnataka, said that the government also plans a multi-lingual website and 3D virtual tours of heritage sites, making the state’s cultural and historical landmarks more accessible to tourists worldwide.

Aiming to attract ₹100,000 crore in investment and generate 1.8 million jobs over the next decade, the Maharashtra government has unveiled a comprehensive tourism policy for 2024, embracing the concept of ‘workcation’ alongside the promotion of rural life, films, caravans, and medical tourism. The policy identifies key areas to boost tourism’s contribution to Maharashtra’s goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2028.