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Bidisha Mukherjee, Additional Managing Director, Madhya Pradesh Toursim Board (MPTB), shared, “MP Tourism aims to position the state as a premier multi-speciality destination. There has been a three-fold increase in footfall numbers, from 32.1 million visitors in 2022 to 112 million in 2023. Inbound tourism is also on the rise.”

Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO said, “We requested the Prime Minister for financial support to be provided to tour operators based on their foreign exchange earnings. Additionally, we urged the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, to allocate a budget of rupees ₹1,000 crore or more for the revival of incoming tourism.”

Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO said, “We requested the Prime Minister for financial support to be provided to tour operators based on their foreign exchange earnings. Additionally, we urged the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, to allocate a Unof rupees ₹1000 crore or more for the revival of incoming tourism.”

Bidisha Mukherjee, Additional Managing Director, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, shared, “Madhya Pradesh Tourism aims to position itself state as a premier multi-speciality destination. There has been nearly a threefold increase in footfall numbers, from 32.1 million visitors in 2022 to 112 million in 2023. Inbound tourism is also on the rise, with travellers from Poland expressing interest in participating in the Khajuraho Festival. Scandinavian countries, have shown significant interest in Madhya Pradesh, with Finland being one of the largest source markets.”

Vietnam Airlines started its maiden flight from New Delhi to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh on 15 May. Nguyen Trung Hieu, Country Manager India, Vietnam Airlines, said, “The move symbolises our commitment to providing passengers with world-class travel experiences.” They have also opened an informative centre for travellers’ convenience.

To exploit India’s vast potential in the tourism industry, Jagdeep Bhagat, President, TIA, said, “We are leaving no stone unturned to expand its outreach and make new members across India and abroad to unlock new horizons for tourism growth. TIA has reached 225 members, aim is to cross the 1,000 membership mark within this fiscal (2024-2025).”

As per Future Insights Market forecast, India’s medical tourism is estimated to be valued at US$ 10,362.9 million in 2024. It is projected to surpass US$ 50,670.5 million by 2034. The industry growth in India is expected to develop at 17.20 per cent CAGR from 2024 to 2034. The surge is the result of rise in demand for cost-effective healthcare facilities.

In order to make India’s tourism offerings more attractive and accessible throughout the year, Manisha Saxena, DG, MOT, GoI, highlighted the ‘Coolcation,’ campaign, aimed at showcasing country’s cooler regions and diversifying the tourist experience beyond the conventional peak seasons,  while challenging misconceptions about India’s climate.

According to CAIT, Knot Worldwide, and Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, India’s wedding market is the second largest in the world, next to the US. The forecast expects 40 crores weddings to take place in the next 15 years. As per Wedding Wishlist, over US$50 bn Indian Wedding market is expected to grow at a 30% CAGR.

To enhance the relationship of Uttar Pradesh Travel Trade Professionals with India’s and overseas travel trade fraternity and to highlight UP as a tourist destination, a cricket league was organised by UPTCL after 4-years in Lucknow. Eight teams from varied cities of UP participated. Rezbook Allahabad Warriors lifted the trophy.