FAITH Conclave 2025 charts unified roadmap for $3 trillion Indian tourism economy by 2047
Indian Tourism
& Hospitality (FAITH) concluded its two-day
FAITH Conclave
2025 in New Delhi which saw external affairs minister Dr. S. Jaishankar talking about positioning
tourism
as a 'strategic pillar' of India's diplomacy, alongside trade and technology, while tourism minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat stressed on raising tourism's GDP share from 6% to 10% through skilled manpower, sustainability, and cultural preservation.
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G20 Sherpa and the architect of the Incredible India campaign, Amitabh Kant, called for a Rs 20,000 crore global marketing push, GST simplification, and major urban renewal for an elevated visitor experience.
The conclave, chaired by Ajeet Bajaj, vice chair of FAITH—was attended by the presidents of India's 10 major tourism and hospitality associations, senior policymakers, state tourism officials, and global industry leaders. Together, they unveiled Tourism Vision 2047: a roadmap to build a $3 trillion tourism economy, attract 100 million inbound tourists, facilitate 20 billion domestic visits, and create 200 million tourism-driven jobs by India's centenary year of independence.
On day one, FAITH leaders outlined a set of sectoral recommendations that included cleanliness and sanitation drives to enhance visitor experience at minimal marketing cost, destination development with thematic and experiential tourism circuits, and heritage tourism incentives through tax rebates, low-interest loans, and visa-free travel.
Puneet Chhatwal, FAITH chairperson, underlined tourism's role as India's soft power and the world's leading job creator.
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Senior tourism officials from Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and Arunachal Pradesh presented state-led innovations and unique tourism offerings.
On day two, Peter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo and Chair-elect of IATA, highlighted aviation's role in tourism growth. He outlined three enablers—visa reforms, ease of travel, and targeted global promotion—and announced IndiGo's expansion to over 50 international destinations with wide-body Airbus A350s.
Representing IATO, FHRAI, HAI, ADTOI, ATOAI, ICPB, IHHA, ITTA, TAAI, TAFI, and AIRDA, FAITH said it reaffirmed its dedication to a whole-of-nation approach for tourism growth, integrating central and state policies, private partnerships, and community participation. The industry body said a joint recommendations document will be submitted to the prime minister and the Ministry of Tourism following the event.
'This is India's century,' said Rajiv Mehra, general secretary, FAITH. 'Achieving our tourism potential requires shared vision, coordinated action, and industry accountability.'
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