17-01-2025
04:32 AM
National Tourism Day 2025 celebrated every year on 25th January aims to promote the rich, vibrant and diverse culture of India in the tourism sector. This day is celebrated with the purpose of highlighting the importance of tourism and its role in shaping the Indian Economy, its reputation around the globe and cultural exchange. This article will look into the importance, origin, history, theme of National Tourism Day 2025 and its role in promoting the tourism sector of India.
National Tourism Day, observed on 25th January every year, aims to spread awareness about the importance of the tourism sector in contributing to the growth of the country in terms of finance as well as culture and diversity. The day acts as a reminder for the government, citizens of the country and people in general about the importance of the tourism industry and ways to improve the functioning.
National Tourism Day 2025 | |
Section | Details |
Event Name | National Tourism Day 2025 |
Date of Observance | January 25, 2025 |
Theme | The theme for National Tourism Day 2025 is yet to be announced. |
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Government Ministry Involved | Ministry of Tourism, Government of India |
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National Tourism Day origin can be traced back to the 1948 post-independence India era. The Ministry of Tourism took the initiative of promoting the tourism sector in order to improve economic growth and cultural diplomacy. Events like “Incredible India” have been promoted so as to showcase the Indian Heritage and beauty globally. The tourism campaigns have evolved over the years. They started in the 1950-60s with a focus on international marketing and infrastructure development. With changing times the national tourism day has evolved as a day focusing on broadcasting new initiatives, policy improvements and celebrating the achievements of the sector.
The theme for National Tourism Day 2025 is "Tourism for Inclusive Growth," highlighting the importance of tourism in inducing economic growth while also ensuring that the benefits reach all sections of society in India. The focus is on empowering local communities through job creation and promoting sustainable practices and promoting sustainable tourism, diverse Indian cultural heritage and digital transformation.
National Tourism Day is celebrated due to the following reasons:
The Indian Tourism Industry is one of the most important contributors to the Indian Economy with many growth opportunities. India being the fifth largest economy in terms of tourism and travel market globally is also expected to become the third highest domestic travel market by 2027.
Tourism statistics of India as last updated on August 2024
Key Statistics of Indian Tourism as of August 2024 | ||
Key Aspect | August 2024 | January–August 2024 |
Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) | 6.36 lakh (-4.2% from Aug 2023, -20.5% from Aug 2019) | 61.91 lakh (+3.7% from Jan–Aug 2023, -10.5% from Jan–Aug 2019) |
Top Source Countries for FTAs | Bangladesh (15.59%), USA (14.95%), UK (10.33%) | Bangladesh (20.77%), USA (17.41%), UK (10.08%) |
Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEEs) | ₹20,006 crore (+7.06% from Aug 2023) | ₹1,71,287 crore (+15.64% from Jan–Aug 2023) |
FEEs (in USD) | $2.385 billion (+5.69% from Aug 2023) | $20.555 billion (+14.15% from Jan–Aug 2023) |
Indian Nationals Departures (INDs) | 27.01 lakh (+6.55% from Aug 2023, +14.86% from Aug 2019) | 200.63 lakh (+9.41% from Jan–Aug 2023, +12.01% from Jan–Aug 2019) |
Top Destinations for INDs | UAE (26.3%), Saudi Arabia (11.99%), USA (7.96%) | UAE (24.45%), Saudi Arabia (10.88%), USA (7.58%) |
Purpose of FTAs | Leisure & Recreation (44.77%), Indian Diaspora (26.73%) | Leisure & Recreation (41.72%), Indian Diaspora (27.67%) |
Purpose of INDs | Leisure & Recreation (42.1%), Indian Diaspora (35.1%) | Leisure & Recreation (45.0%), Indian Diaspora (33.0%) |
Top 5 States for Tourism in India | ||
S.No | State | Key Highlights |
1 | Tamil Nadu | Among the top states with significant tourist footfall. |
2 | Uttar Pradesh | Renowned for cultural and heritage tourism. |
3 | Andhra Pradesh | Popular for its religious and coastal attractions. |
4 | Karnataka | Known for historical, wildlife, and natural sites. |
5 | Maharashtra | A combination of urban tourism and cultural heritage. |
India provides a broad platform for various types of Tourism in India:
The Government of India, through the Ministry of Tourism, has undertaken several initiatives to boost and modernize the tourism sector, focusing on infrastructure development, service enhancement, and attracting tourists. Key initiatives include:
These efforts collectively aim to make India a global leader in tourism while ensuring sustainable growth and local community benefits.
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