Bengaluru: The affordability of travel for Indian tourists has fueled rapid growth in both domestic and international tourism, with numbers rising significantly year after year. Official figures highlight this surge—in 2023, domestic tourist visits reached 2.5 billion, marking a 44.98% increase from 2022. Simultaneously, foreign tourist arrivals soared to 19.25 million, reflecting a remarkable 124.11% growth compared to the previous year. Tourism in India has undergone a significant transformation. Earlier, travel was centred on once-in-a-year family outings, but over time, leisure tourism to scenic destinations gained popularity, leading to a shift in travel patterns. With the rise of private tour operators, the monopoly of state-run tourism agencies diminished, resulting in a surge of independent players in the hospitality sector. This rapid expansion led to a boom in makeshift lodges and homestays, many of which remain unregulated and raise environmental concerns. For decades, Indi...
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