Chinese arrivals to India increased by 120% over four months, Bhuvnesh Kumar, Tourism Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, said at PATA India Chapter’s 56th Annual General Meeting. The rise signals renewed movement in a key inbound market, with implications for Indian travel agents, tour operators, destination stakeholders, and hospitality businesses serving Chinese visitors. Kumar’s remarks highlight a change in arrivals from China during the period he referenced. The figure was presented at the industry gathering, bringing attention to the market’s recovery and its relevance to India’s inbound tourism sector. The statement did not specify the precise four-month period, the baseline used for comparison, or the total number of Chinese visitors.
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