The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reported that India’s travel and tourism sector generated $263.6 billion in 2025, highlighting the economic magnitude of the industry within the country.
Journalistic Background
Vishnu Rageev R, the assistant editor at Asian Hospitality who authored the report, has more than 15 years of experience in business journalism. He joined Asian Media Group in 2022 and has worked with BW Businessworld, IMAGES Group, exchange4media Group, DC Books, and Dhanam Publications during his career in India.
His coverage spans industry analysis, market trends, and corporate developments, with a focus on retail, real estate, and hospitality sectors. At
Asian Hospitality, he also reports on the U.S. hospitality market. Vishnu Rageev is originally from Kerala, a state in South India.
Economic Contribution of Tourism
The $263.6 billion valuation provided by the WTTC underscores the substantial role that travel and tourism play in India’s economy. The valuation offers a quantifiable measure of the sector’s contribution to the nation’s overall economic framework.
