What International Travelers Want In India: 4 Boutique Hotels Weigh in – India Report
Photo Credit: India has been actively promoting unexplored destinations in the country. (Image: Aramness Gir) Aramness Gir
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From 'Wed in India' and hosting the G20 Summit to high-end convention centers, India has been upping its efforts to attract international tourists. But what are these travelers looking for? We reached out to luxury boutique hotels to find out.
India has been putting effort to attract international travelers to India. The Indian ministry of tourism and state tourism boards have been participating in several international travel trade events, including the Arabian Travel Market and IMEX, Frankfurt.
There has also been a push towards promotion of unexplored destinations, such as Lakshadweep and Ladakh.
Earlier this year, Indian tourism minister G Kishan Reddy shared that to facilitate foreign arrivals, the country has been making efforts to “liberalize, streamline, and simplify visa regime with a view to facilitate the legitimate foreign travelers.”
E-visas for 7 sub-categories have been provided for over 160 countries by India, along with a substantial reduction in visa fees.
To understand what international travelers are seeking in India, we reached out to some luxury boutique hotels with unique offerings. Here is what we learned:
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