Tourism in

India

Samson David
AHTM
R ecreational (fun)
leisure (rest)
F amily
Business purposes

The World Tourism Organization

Traveling
Enjoying
Trip or tour
Exotic places
 Important for the country’s economy and is growing rapidly

 10 million foreign tourists arrived in India -2017

compared to 8.89 million in 2016, representing growth of 15.6%

 The World Travel and Tourism Council calculated that tourism generated
Rs16.91 lakh Crore ($240 billion) 2018

 Supported 42.673 million jobs

 In october 2015, India’s medical tourism sector estimated to be worth

$3 billion, it is projected to grow to $7-8 billion by 2020

 The sector is predicted to grow at an annual rate of

6.9% to Rs 32.05 lakh crore ($460 billion) by 2025 (9.9% of GDP)
Rich heritage
Varied history
Ancient civilization
Geographical location
Unity in Diversity (multicultural people)
Fastest growing economies around world
Insufficient hotels for
accommodation
Lack of infrastructure
Poor health
lack of hygiene
Improper sanitation
Harassment and torture to
tourists
Insufficient marketing
Terrorism
Diseases -dengue, chikungunya & swine flu
Economic conditions
Political turmoil
Competition- United Arab Emirates, Singapore etc.
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Maharashtra
3. Uttar Pradesh
4. Delhi
5. Rajasthan
6. West Bengal
7. Kerala
8. Bihar
9. Karnataka
10.Goa
1. Uttar Pradesh
2. Andra Pradesh
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Karnataka
5. Maharashtra
6. Madhya Pradersh
7. Rajasthan
8. Uttarakhand
9. West Bengal
10.Gujarat
Government of India announced a new tourism policy .
The policy is built around the 7-S Mantras of-

SWAAGAT ( Welcome)
SOOCHANAA (Information)
SUVIDHAA (Facilitation)
SHURAKSHAA (Security)
SAHYOG (Cooperation)
SANRACHNA (Infrastructure)
SAFAAI (Cleanliness)
Land of rich cultural heritage hence makes it a
popular choice for tourists

Need of expert services in this domain is increasing

rapidly

Various job profiles include tour operator, travel

manager, holiday consultant, event manager etc

Eco tourism, heritage tourism, adventure tourism,

medical tourism.
Thank you