There is a huge surge in Indian tourists visiting the United States & hotels travel companies are cashing on this boom.
In the first 10 months of 2024 nearly 1.9 million Indian tourists visited the US, representing a 48% rise from the figures from 2019.
US Sees a Record Breaking Surge of Tourists from India
These figures stemmed from data from the US National Trade and Tourism Office (NTTO). This boom in tourism from India to the US is a result of 50 per cent jump in visas issued for business visits and 43.5 per cent increase for leisure.
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The surge in international travel from India can be attributed to the growing middle class, increased travel spending, and expanded flight options. In contrast, visitor numbers from China, Japan, and South Korea have declined significantly, with decreases of 44.5%, 50.8%, and 23.9%, respectively, compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, according to NTTO data.
The Underlying Reasons Behind this Boom
India’s boom in international travel is driven by a growing middle class, larger travel budgets, and expanded flight availability.
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Commenting on this sharp surge of tourism from India to the US, Laura Lee Blake, CEO of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association said: “Indian travelers are stepping up to fill part of the gap left by lower visitation from China, Japan, and South Korea”.
