Importance of Tourism Industry in India

Few facts about Indian tourism industry signify the important role this industry plays into India’s growth:

Ø  Indian tourism industry is the largest service industry in India.

Ø  More than 50 million international tourist arrivals take place annually in India.

Ø  Indian tourism industry boasts of having more than 562 million domestic travelers.

Ø  The contribution of Indian tourism industry to India’s GDP is whopping 6.23%.

Ø  Indian tourism industry is showing signs of maturity with segmentation or evolution of different kinds of tourism like- Eco Tourism, Tribal Tourism, Medical Tourism, Heritage Tourism, Adventure Tourism, Wildlife Tourism etc.

Ø  Indian tourism industry contributes 8.78% in total employment in India.

Ø  Indian tourism industry is one of the major churner of foreign exchange.

Keeping in view the above mentioned vital figures, Indian tourism industry needs big thrust in the form of promotion, infrastructure development and reviving ages-old ethos of ‘Atithi Devo Bhav’ to make India incredible. Growth of tourism will help in employment generation, earning foreign exchange, disseminating value systems of India and growth in allied industries.

Indian tour operators are contributing by promoting various destinations and rich cultural heritage through several India tour packages.