Amitabh Kant, former G20 Sherpa, outlined India’s scale of ambition amid global uncertainty. “To move from a 4 trillion to a 30-plus trillion dollar economy by 2047, our GDP must grow 9x, per capita income 8x, manufacturing 16x and tourism 22x. That is the challenge for India now that has to happen at a time when supply chains are broken and there will be periods of conflict. Yet, the world will see the biggest rise of productivity driven by AI,” 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.