International visitor spending is projected to grow at 5.5% CAGR by 2034, outpacing domestic tourism growth at 3.9%, according to a report by EY and FICCI. In 2023, domestic travel accounted for 75.3% (US$ 4.97 trillion) of total spend versus 24.7% (US$ 1.63 trillion) from international visitors. Despite strong fundamentals, India underperforms globally, with gaps in positioning, experience-led offerings, and competitiveness limiting inbound growth
Janice Alyosius is a travel and MICE journalist focusing on business travel, destination marketing, aviation and industry policy. She leads editorial content at MICEtalk and also writes for TravTalk, covering global trends, trade developments and key industry conversations. With regular reporting from tourism forums, conventions and on-ground industry events, her work blends news-led analysis with strong industry voices, offering clear context and relevance for travel trade professionals and decision-makers.