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India Travel Sector Reaches $263.6B in 2025
India's travel and tourism sector generated $263.6 billion in 2025, growing 7.3% and outperforming global averages. WTTC projects the market will double to $527 billion by 2036, elevating India to the fourth-largest tourism economy globally.
Key Takeaways
- 1Domestic visitor spending hit $203 billion in 2025, representing 86% of total tourism expenditure.
- 2International travelers stay an average of 18.5 days in India, offering high-value growth potential.
- 3Sector GDP is projected to grow 8.5% in 2026, reaching $286.1 billion and 48.1 million jobs.
Source: asianhospitality.com
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