The Federation of Associations in Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH) has kicked off its national tourism conclave at the Taj Palace, New Delhi, under the theme “Indian Tourism: Invincible Spirit”. The two-day summit gathers senior government leaders and industry experts to advance India’s tourism vision, aligning with the goal of building a $3 trillion tourism economy contributing 10% to India’s GDP as part of the Vikshit Bharat Vision of a $30 trillion economy by 2047.
Key objectives unveiled at the conclave include boosting tourism employment from 5 crore to nearly 20 crore jobs, both directly and indirectly, and enhancing foreign exchange earnings from $30 billion to an ambitious $400 billion. The FAITH initiative also focuses on positioning India among the top five countries in the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index, and scaling domestic tourism from 2 billion to 20 billion visits.
Industry associations comprising the FAITH collective are committed to sustainable tourism development across diverse segments ranging from heritage, adventure, and wellness to rural and MICE tourism paving the way for job creation, heritage conservation, and socio-economic growth. The strategies and marketing plans deliberated during the event are set to propel the Indian tourism sector toward these transformative targets, reflecting the government’s long-term vision for a globally competitive, inclusive, and robust travel industry.
