Ministry of Tourism press release · 16 March 2026 · pibtracker filter

INTERNATIONAL TOURIST ARRIVALS

PRID2240654 MinistryMinistry of Tourism Released16 March 2026 Reading7 min

Posted On: 16 MAR 2026 3:39PM by PIB Delhi International Tourist Arrivals (ITAs) in India reached 20.57 million (Provisional) in 2024 , marking a significant increase over the pre-pandemic figure of 17.91 million in 2019 . The growth in 2024 reflects a 14.82% increase compared to 2019 levels. As per the latest available data, the details of International Tourist Arrivals (ITAs) during 2024 and 2025 (Provisional) are as under: Year International Tourist Arrivals (ITAs) Percentage Change 2024 2,05,68,622 8.9% (over 2023) 2025 (Provisional) 2,00,85,644 -2.4% (over 2024) Source: Bureau of Immigration The Ministry of Tourism undertakes various promotional activities in important and potential tourist generating markets with the objective to promote inbound tourism to the country. The activities are undertaken in association with the Indian Missions located in the respective countries, State Governments/ Union Territories Administrations and travel trade sector. The promotional activities include organization of Tourism Roadshows, participation in international travel trade exhibitions, fairs and events; organization of familiarization (FAM) tours for foreign tour operators, media and influencers; India food festivals; engagement with local tour operators and other industry stakeholders; publicity through social media handles, etc. This information was given by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Lok Sabha today. ***** M Annadurai (Release ID: 2240654) Visitor Counter : 644 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी , Marathi , Bengali Ministry of Tourism INTERNATIONAL TOURIST ARRIVALS Posted On: 16 MAR 2026 3:39PM by PIB Delhi International Tourist Arrivals (ITAs) in India reached 20.57 million (Provisional) in 2024 , marking a significant increase over the pre-pandemic figure of 17.91 million in 2019 . The growth in 2024 reflects a 14.82% increase compared to 2019 levels. As per the latest available data, the details of International Tourist Arrivals (ITAs) during 2024 and 2025 (Provisional) are as under: Year International Tourist Arrivals (ITAs) Percentage Change 2024 2,05,68,622 8.9% (over 2023) 2025 (Provisional) 2,00,85,644 -2.4% (over 2024) Source: Bureau of Immigration The Ministry of Tourism undertakes various promotional activities in important and potential tourist generating markets with the objective to promote inbound tourism to the country. The activities are undertaken in association with the Indian Missions located in the respective countries, State Governments/ Union Territories Administrations and travel trade sector. The promotional activities include organization of Tourism Roadshows, participation in international travel trade exhibitions, fairs and events; organization of familiarization (FAM) tours for foreign tour operators, media and influencers; India food festivals; engagement with local tour operators and other industry stakeholders; publicity through social media handles, etc. This information was given by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Lok Sabha today. ***** M Annadurai (Release ID: 2240654) International Tourist Arrivals (ITAs) in India reached 20.57 million (Provisional) in 2024, marking a significant increase over the pre-pandemic figure of 17.91 million in 2019. The growth in 2024 reflects a 14.82% increase compared to 2019 levels. As per the latest available data, the details of International Tourist Arrivals (ITAs) during 2024 and 2025 (Provisional) are as under:   <table align="center" border="1" bordercolor="#ccc" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:28.16%"> Year </td> <td style="width:45.88%"> International Tourist Arrivals (ITAs) </td> <td style="width:25.96%"> Percentage Change </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:28.16%"> 2024 </td> <td style="width:45.88%"> 2,05,68,622 </td> <td style="width:25.96%"> 8.9% (over 2023) </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:28.16%"> 2025 (Provisional) </td> <td style="width:45.88%"> 2,00,85,644 </td> <td style="width:25.96%"> -2.4% (over 2024) </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Source: Bureau of Immigration   The Ministry of Tourism undertakes various promotional activities in important and potential tourist generating markets with the objective to promote inbound tourism to the country. The activities are undertaken in association with the Indian Missions located in the respective countries, State Governments/ Union Territories Administrations and travel trade sector. The promotional activities include organization of Tourism Roadshows, participation in international travel trade exhibitions, fairs and events; organization of familiarization (FAM) tours for foreign tour operators, media and influencers; India food festivals; engagement with local tour operators and other industry stakeholders; publicity through social media handles, etc. This information was given by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Lok Sabha today. ***** M Annadurai " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); var mPlayAction = document.getElementById("playbutton"); var isPlaying = false; function playAudio() { mPlayer.play(); isPlaying = true; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "none"; } function pauseAudio() { mPlayer.pause(); isPlaying = false; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "none"; 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