India’s domestic and inbound tourism sectors should be viewed as complementary growth engines to strengthen the country’s luxury travel positioning, according to Anuraag Bhatnagar, Whole-time Director and Chief Executive Officer, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts. He said domestic tourism provides resilience and scale, while inbound travel enhances India’s global appeal. “The opportunity ahead is not simply to attract more visitors, but to ensure India is recognised as one of the world’s most distinctive and compelling luxury destinations,” he said.
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.