In a significant development for India’s travel and tourism industry, Union Cabinet Minister for Culture and Tourism, Hon’ble Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, officially launched “INDIAN OUTBOUND TOURISM 2030: WHY INDIA MATTERS?”, the debut book by renowned tourism strategist Vineet Gopal, at a prestigious ceremony in New Delhi.
Titled “The Rise, Reach and Reign of the Global Indian Traveller,” the book captures the dynamic transformation of India’s outbound tourism landscape and the growing influence of Indian travellers on the global travel economy. With over 25 years of industry experience, Vineet Gopal offers a compelling narrative that positions India as a tourism superpower on the rise, supported by projections that Indian outbound travel will surpass USD 90 billion by 2030.
Speaking at the event, Vineet Gopal shared, “This moment marks a milestone in my journey through the dynamic world of Indian travel. This book is more than just insights it’s a tribute to the unstoppable spirit of Indian travellers shaping global tourism like never before.”
The book serves as an essential guide for global tourism boards, luxury brands, policymakers, and travel professionals looking to understand the unique behaviours, aspirations, and economic potential of Indian outbound travellers. It delves deep into key areas such as generational travel trends, digital booking habits, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), destination weddings, luxury spending, visa policies, and tourism diplomacy.
Highlighting destinations from established favourites like Dubai and Paris to rising stars like Japan, Portugal, and Georgia, Gopal analyzes how Indian tourists are reshaping global travel preferences, redefining leisure and luxury, and influencing policy decisions worldwide.
With India poised to become one of the world’s most powerful outbound tourism markets, “INDIAN OUTBOUND TOURISM 2030” stands as a timely and strategic resource for the global travel ecosystem to better engage with the fast-evolving Indian traveller.
