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From India to the world: Unleashing the potential of India’s tourists

Boosted by rising economic prosperity  and a fast-growing economy, India is set to be an important global source market for leisure travel. India is now the fifth-largest economy, and its population has surpassed China’s to become the largest in the world, at over 1.4 billion people. 1 World Bank national accounts data, GDP (current US$) India, accessed September 2023; World population prospects 2022 , United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, 2022. And the population is young—the median age is 27.6, more than ten years younger than that of most major economies. 2 World population prospects 2022 . What's more, consumption of goods and services, including leisure and recreation, is forecast to double by 2030. 3 “India’s impending economic boom,” Morgan Stanley, November 8, 2022. Adding a strong postpandemic travel recovery, and a growing appetite for international travel, these factors point to India’s significant potential for outbound tourism.

India is now the fifth-largest economy, and its population has surpassed China’s to become the largest in the world, at over 1.4 billion people.

Through nine charts, this article unpacks trends and opportunities in the Indian travel market. Selected country examples shed light on how destinations can enhance their value propositions to attract and delight Indian travelers.

Indian globetrotters set to soar

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Indian travelers are not a homogenous group; destination preferences vary across regions. For example, travelers from North India constitute a large share of travel to the United States and Canada, while two-thirds of travelers from Kerala prefer destinations in the Middle East. 1 India tourism statistics 2020 , Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, January 2021; MarketIS. Purpose of travel, distribution of the diaspora, and cultural linkages play a role in destination choice.

Destination matchmaking: Five ways to build value

Destinations looking to harness the full potential of the growing Indian market could consider tailoring their value propositions in alignment with one or more of the five key decision points that influence where travelers choose to go. Destinations might ask the following questions to determine which factors align with what Indian travelers look for when planning a trip.

• Research. How attractive and popular is the destination with Indian tourists?
• Accessibility. Is it easy to obtain a travel visa?
• Connectivity. Are there convenient flights that connect India to the destination?
• Booking. Is the destination affordable for Indian travelers, and is there an adequate supply of hotels in the appropriate price range?
• Travel experience. What is the on-the-ground experience like for Indian tourists in terms of weather, attractions, and whether or not the local population is English speaking?

There’s something for everyone in Thailand

Azerbaijan’s visa policy wows indian travelers, vietnam takes off: direct flights skyrocket arrivals.

In 2019, Kolkata was the only city in India with direct connectivity to Vietnam, and three other Indian cities offered sporadic flights. To stand out from Southeast Asia neighbors and gain popularity with Indian travelers, Vietnam improved direct connectivity from India by increasing flight frequency and adding new routes. Indian arrivals are now at an all-time high. 1 Data from Google trends and Diio Mi.

The luxury of Dubai is within reach

In 2022, India was the largest source market for leisure travelers to Dubai. 1 “1.24 million Indian tourists visit Dubai in first 9 months of 2022,” Business Standard , December 10, 2022. The city is known for its luxury offerings and, perhaps surprisingly, also offers a wide range of accommodations, such as 3-star options. And flights from India are affordable when compared with flights of similar distances. Taken together, these factors make the luxury of Dubai accessible to Indian travelers. 2 MarketIS.

Bollywood magic in Switzerland

While only 9 percent of Indian travelers focus on long-haul destinations in Western Europe, Switzerland has been an Indian top-20 destination for over a decade. Switzerland may be popular, as it feels familiar to Indian travelers: many Bollywood hits feature Swiss attractions, there are plenty of Indian restaurants and cultural festivals, and English is widely spoken. 1 “Switzerland and romantic songs of Indian movies,” Solo Backpacker, September 20, 2019; India-Switzerland relations , Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, February, 2020; Festival of India in Switzerland and Liechtenstein – Events , Ministry of Culture, Government of India, 2018; Swiss hospitality for Indian guests , a joint report from HotellerieSuisse, Berne and Switzerland Tourism, November, 2019.

Namaste, India!

India is a high-potential, growing source market for leisure travel. Destinations looking to attract Indian leisure travelers could consider targeted marketing, an expanded range of affordable options, and customized on-the-ground hospitality that caters to Indian preferences. Destinations may need to take steps now to build a strong value proposition and distinguish themselves as a preferred location. To do so, they could take action in the following areas:

Destinations looking to attract Indian leisure travelers could consider targeted marketing, an expanded range of affordable options, and customized on-the-ground hospitality.

• Connect. Make travel seamless, for instance, by simplifying visa application processes and providing direct connectivity.
• Entice. Offer affordable packages with a range of choices that appeal to specific groups, such as families, couples, or solo travelers.
• Welcome. Make the experience traveler-friendly, for example, by providing appropriate food and beverage options like vegetarian and Indian cuisine.
• Attract . Design targeted campaigns to showcase experiences that Indian travelers want, and use appropriate channels to get the word out, for example leveraging over-the-air partnerships and social media.
• Unlock. Include the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) and business tourism segments in marketing efforts to boost interest in leisure travel.

Divya Aggarwal is an associate partner in McKinsey’s Gurugram office, Margaux Constantin is a partner in the Dubai office, and Kanika Kalra is a partner in the Mumbai office, where Neelesh Mundra is a senior partner.

The authors wish to thank Ashu Airan, Steffen Köpke, Richa Kothari, Karthik Krishnan, Kargil Mishra, and Jean Petersen for their contributions to this article.

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Tourism Statistics for India

The Ministry of Tourism, India, plays a nodal role in developing tourism in the country. It fulfills the duties of promotion & marketing, initiation of private investment, coordination with State/Union Territory Governments, training of workforce resources, and others.

Why is it in the News?

The Ministry of Tourism recently released the Indian Tourism Statistics for 2021. The statistics are available on the Ministry’s website in Hindi and English.

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What are the Indian Tourism Statistics?

An annual publication issued by the Ministry of Tourism is known as the Indian Tourism Statistics. The publication gives a detailed yearly account of the country’s international and domestic tourism, including information about the classified hotels.

In addition to the detailed Indian Tourism Statistics also publishes a small brochure called Tourism Statistics at a Glance—a report on the latest key statistical data.

Furthermore, the Ministry also reveals month-wise Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) figures and Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEE) from the country’s tourism industry. They are put out regularly within a time lag of 15 days.

The India Tourism Statistics 2022 is expected to release soon on the Ministry’s website.

Key Takeaways of India Tourism Statistics 2021

• The total number of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India in 2020 was 2.74 Million, with an Annual Growth Rate of -74.9%
• The total number of Indian Nationals Departures from India in 2020 was 7.29 Million with an Annual Growth Rate of -97.3%
• The estimated foreign exchange earnings from Tourism in INR is 50136 Crore with an Annual Growth Rate of -76.3% and in US$ is US$ 6.958 Billion.

Among such details, the report usually also included information on

• Inbound Tourism, 2001-2020
• Share of India in International Tourist Arrivals in World and Asia & the Pacific Region, 2001– 2020
• Purpose-wise Foreign Tourist Arrivals during 2020
• Top 8 International Check Posts for FTAs in India in 2020
• Top 10 Source Countries for FTAs in India in 2020
• Major airport-wise arrival of foreign tourist availing e-Tourist Visa
• Share of India in International Tourism Receipt in World and Asia & the Pacific Region, 2001– 2020
• Indian Nationals’ Departures (INDs) from India, 2001-2020
• Top 10 destination countries for INDs during 2020
• Purpose-wise INDs during 2020
• Number of domestic tourist visits to all States/UTs in India, 2001 – 2020
• Share of Top 10 States/UTs of India in domestic tourist visits, 2020
• Number of foreign tourist visits to all States/UTs in India, 2001 – 2020
• Number of approved Hotels and Hotel Rooms as on 28-6-2021
• Number of Operators approved by the Ministry as on 31-5-2021
• Scheme-wise plan outlay of Ministry of Tourism 2020 – 21 and 2021 – 22

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• Developing tourism policies and incentives and providing feedback from the field offices.
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• Creating guidelines for infrastructure and product development.
• Publicity & marketing of policies and strategies.
• Optimizing human resource institutions.
• Providing external assistance and international co-operation, handling of international bodies, bilateral agreements, and foreign technical collaboration.
• Implementing the official language policy.
• Creating hospitality programs, tourist facilitation and information conventions, and conferences.
• Finalizing approvals and classification of hotels and restaurants, in addition to approval of travel agents, inbound tour and tourist transport operators, among others.
• Undertaking inspection & quality control measures.

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The Ministry of Tourism has five Regional offices in Kolkata (East), Mumbai (West), Delhi (North), Chennai (South), and Guwahati (North East). The offices are headed by Deputy Director General designated as Regional Director.

Why is the Indian Tourism Statistics 2022 important?

Statistics are usually a vital record for decisive and evidence-based planning of government policies and programs. The Indian Tourism Statistics provides detailed and reliable data that directly impacts the effectiveness of government policies.

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The National Tourism Day is celebrated on January 25 every year by the Indian government to create awareness and pledge the importance of tourism for the Indian economy.

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