New Delhi, April 28 -- India's next phase of tourism growth is expected to be driven by niche, experience-led and high-value segments, according to a report by EY and FICCI.

The report highlighted that India is witnessing the emergence of several high-potential tourism segments which, if strategically developed, can significantly boost inbound tourism.

Among the key segments, event and concert tourism has emerged as a major driver of travel demand. Large-scale events are increasingly attracting domestic as well as international audiences.

The report cited the example of a Coldplay concert in Ahmedabad, which generated an estimated Rs 641 crore (US$68.6 million) in economic impact, with a large number of attendees travelling from outsid...