Indian travelers spent $34.2 billion on outbound travel in 2023, with projections to more than double this figure to $76.8 billion by 2034, elevating India to the seventh-largest travel spender globally. The country’s travel growth is driven by its 1.4 billion population, a young demographic, and significant infrastructure investments aimed at transforming India into a developed nation by 2047. Major airlines are expanding their fleets, while hospitality companies like Hilton and Marriott are increasing hotel developments in anticipation of rising travel interest. As China’s outbound travel remains sluggish, countries are actively courting Indian travelers with new campaigns and agreements.
