THSC has partnered with Visa to upskill 20,000 Indian youths in tourism-relevant roles, enhancing job opportunities
Tourism contributes 7.5% to India’s GDP and employed 39 million people in 2022, which makes it a key driver of economic growth
By 2029, the tourism and hospitality sector is expected to employ 53 million, requiring substantial upskilling to meet industry demand
Around 5.7 million youths need training by 2028 to fill a projected labour demand of 3 million workers in tourism-related jobs
Long working hours and low wages deter retention, causing high attrition and workforce instability in the tourism sector
India’s rank improved to 39th in the 2024 Travel and Tourism Index. Lagging states must focus on skilling, campaigns, and tech to boost tourism