Leisure Tourism

Leisure Tourism

The details of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India and percentage share of leisure tourists during the last five years is given below:

 

Year

FTAs (in lakh)

% of Leisure Holiday and Recreation

2020

27.45

58.4

2021

15.27

5.8

2022

64.37

36.5

2023

95.21

46.2

2024

99.52

45.0

Source: Bureau of Immigration

 

The growth in Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) is mainly driven by the post-pandemic revival of global travel and increasing confidence in India as a diverse and culturally rich destination. Enhanced air connectivity has improved accessibility to key tourist spots, while continuous development of tourism infrastructure has elevated the visitor experience. Additionally, targeted domestic and international marketing campaigns have strengthened India’s global appeal, positioning it as a premier destination for travelers worldwide.

Ministry of Tourism has taken several measures/initiatives over the years to increase tourist arrivals in the country, details of which are:

 

i.         e-Tourist Visa        

ii.        e-Business Visa

iii.       e-Medical Visa

iv.       e-Conference Visa

v.        e-Medical Attendant Visa

vi.       e-Ayush Visa

vii.      e-Ayush Attendant Visa

viii.     e- Student Visa

ix.       e-Student X Visa

 

This information was given by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.

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Sunil Kumar Tiwari