Tourism in India will get a big boost thanks to G20 meetings held in exotic destinations

The G20 meetings held at top tourist hotspots across the country have brought India on the global tourist map. Not only that, the G20 meetings have augmented cooperation among governments, the private sector and various stakeholders to increase high-end travellers’ footfalls. Under India’s G-20 Presidency, over 200 meetings were planned at over 60 exotic destinations including Kashmir, Jodhpur in Rajasthan, Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh, Kumarakom in Kerala, Goa among others. The collaboration between governments ensured that the G20 delegates who visited India enjoyed a memorable experience. Union Tourism Minister, G Kishan Reddy, highlighted that the upgraded infrastructure in host cities and the initiatives taken to enhance capacity in these cities will ensure more tourists can be accommodated, during the peak travel season in India, which begins from end September until March-April. Reddy emphasized that the G-20 meetings increased visibility for India’s prominent tourist destinations. The administration of these cities ensured that various heritage monuments were spurced and would be maintained throughout. The delegates were given a hands-on tour and got to witness India’s rich natural and cultural heritage.