India, Sept. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
World Tourism Day 2026, to be observed on 27 September under the theme "Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism", highlights the role of technology in shaping the future of tourism. In India, the sector is emerging as an important contributor to economic growth, employment, and livelihoods, contributing 5.22% to GDP and supporting 8.46 crore jobs in 2023-24. Domestic Tourist Visits reached 428.55 crore in 2025, while Foreign Tourist Visits rose to 2.53 crore and foreign exchange earnings from tourism increased to Rs.2,76,831 crore. India is also strengthening its digital tourism ecosystem through e-Visa, the Incredible India Digital Platform and NIDHI+,...