The three days National Conference of State Tourism Ministers at Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh concluded on September 20, 2022.
Key highlights of the conference
- The National Tourism Policy has been drafted with a holistic vision and strategy to revive India’s Tourism and targets to achieve USD 1 Trillion by the sector in 2047.
- India plans to position itself as a major tourism destination during its presidency of G20 for 2023.
- India will ensure due rigour, dedication and showcase our cultural richness while welcoming the world to our nation.
- The Government of India plans to bring in necessary interventions including Visa Reforms, Ease of Travel, traveller friendly Immigration Facilities at Airports and openness to international travel.
- India will strive to recover to pre-pandemic level by mid 2024.
- The country is estimated to achieve 50 Bn USD GDP contribution from Tourism, 30 Billion USD in Foreign Exchange Earnings and 15 Million foreign arrivals by 2024.
- India is estimated to grow at 7-9% CAGR in the coming decade and 250 Billion USD GDP contribution from Tourism, 137 Mn jobs in the Tourism sector, 56 Billion USD in Foreign Exchange Earnings and 25 Million foreign arrivals are expected to be achieved by 2030.
- National Flag will be installed at tourist places.
