Skift India Forum

Growing wealth in Asian markets, particularly India and China, are fueling a boom in outbound travel and it is crucial for travel businesses to understand these demographics.

India has the resources, diversity, and ambition to be a global tourism leader. But to reach its true potential, it must address its challenges head-on, ensuring the world sees not just its barriers.

With foreign tourists yet to return, domestic business and leisure travel is fueling IHCL's growth. And anciliary businesses are diversifying its revenue streams.

Despite tourism's contribution to the Indian economy, the allocations and incentives in recent budgets have done little to foster the sector's growth.

Easing congestion. Adding air capacity. India has a long list of areas to invest in to capitalize on strong travel demand.