India’s tourism sector has experienced impressive strides, as highlighted in the Economic Survey 2023-24. Ranking 39th in the World Economic Forum’s Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024, the industry has made remarkable progress, yet the foreign tourist arrivals in India have remained much lower than the pre-pandemic level, The session brought together policymakers and industry leaders to share visionary ideas for revolutionizing India's tourism landscape making India a dream destination for every foreign tourist. Speakers explored strategies to harness India's vast assets, proposing innovative approaches to make tourism a transformative force in the country’s economic development. Expect a lively discussion on the intersection of policy, culture, and business in creating INDIA as a more sustainable, vibrant, 365 days a year, dream destination.
This is a recording of session 1 themed at 'How can India be the Dream Destination for every Foreign Tourist' at 18th CII Annual Tourism Summit 2024 held in New Delhi.