Union Budget 2025 predicts a boost for India's hospitality
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In the recent budget session, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed several plans to boost the growth of India's tourism and hospitality industries. The changes poised to create new opportunities and enhance infrastructure nationwide hold tremendous promise for the hospitality industry.?????
One of the flagship measures is the development of the top 50 tourism destinations in India, with hotels at these sites included in the Infrastructure HML, providing a strong foundation for growth in tourist hotspots. Sitharaman also announced plans to encourage MUDRA loans for homestays, making it easier for micro and small businesses to capitalise on the growing industry. Medical tourism will be fostered through public-private partnerships, and the government has pledged to focus on Buddhist tourism circuits, recognising their cultural and historical significance.?????
With increased investment in infrastructure, travellers will have access to better facilities, smoother regional connectivity, and a wider range of accommodation options. This will encourage more guests to explore both popular and emerging destinations. Hotels, resorts, and service providers can expect to see rising demand, especially with improved air and land connectivity through schemes like UDAN. Additionally, thanks to the recently announced tax relief measures, higher disposable incomes will likely lead to increased spending on travel, dining, and experiences; consumers will be more likely to seek more experiences and premium services.??
As the tourism ecosystem flourishes under these reforms, India stands poised to become a premier global travel destination in the coming years.?
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3 周The budget allocation for hospitality and tourism in India reflects the sector’s immense potential, yet there remains significant room for improvement in infrastructure, digital transformation, last mile connectivity, skills development, service quality, and overall productivity. Many regions, especially tier-2 and tier-3 cities, struggle with inconsistent service standards, inadequate last-mile connectivity, and limited high-quality accommodations. Additionally, operational inefficiencies, high taxation on hospitality services, and regulatory complexities continue to impact the sector’s competitiveness.
Sr. VP -Sales (South Asia & SE. Asia) driving growth in hospitality industry
3 周Superb Initiative by our Government. A sector which contributes 7% to GDP and over all 10% of total employment. Kudos to Govt. & Industry leaders , doing their best to boost hospitality, tourism and economy??????????