NEW DELHI: The Government on Wednesday declared that 18.89 million international tourists arrived in India in 2023, alongside 9.52 million foreign tourists. Domestic tourism also reached a remarkable milestone, with 2,509 million visits recorded. The foreign exchange earnings from tourism surged to Rs 2,31,927 crore, underscoring the sector's pivotal role in the nation's economy.
Further, India's tourism sector witnessed significant achievements in 2024, with the Ministry of Tourism implementing a series of landmark initiatives and recording impressive growth in both domestic and international tourist arrivals. The ministry also informed that it launched several new initiatives to strengthen India's position as a global tourism destination.
Starting with the "Chalo India" campaign, aimed at engaging the Indian diaspora as ambassadors of Incredible India. The campaign offered one lakh free e-visas to foreign tourists, further encouraging inbound tourism. Additionally, the Incredible India Content Hub was unveiled to provide the global travel and tourism industry with high-quality content promoting India as a must-visit destination.
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