FAITH Conclave 2025 Launches Ambitious $3 Trillion Vision for India’s Tourism by 2047, ETTravelWorld

Image credit – Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH) has announced its landmark FAITH Conclave 2025, scheduled for August 12–13 at The Taj Palace, New Delhi, under the powerful theme “Indian Tourism: Invincible Spirit!”

Positioned as India’s largest and most significant tourism policy dialogue post-pandemic, the Conclave will bring together senior government officials, state leaders, and captains of industry to create a united tourism vision for India@2047.

“This Conclave is more than an event—it’s a national movement,” said Ajay Prakash, Vice Chair, FAITH. “We are laying the foundation for a USD 3 trillion tourism economy, targeting 100 million foreign arrivals and 20 billion domestic visits by 2047.”

Chaired by Padma Ajeet Bajaj, Vice Chair, and Rajiv Mehra, FAITH General Secretary and Conclave Co-Chair, the event is expected to be a tipping point for deep-rooted policy reforms and strategic realignment across the tourism sector.

Key objectives include:

-Establishing India among the top 5 global tourism economies

-Declaring tourism a concurrent subject in the Constitution

-Granting tourism export industry status

-Creating a country-specific inbound strategy

-Rationalising GST across tourism segments

-Driving Centre–State–Industry cohesion

The Conclave also puts the spotlight on rural, wellness, and spiritual tourism circuits, destination-specific infrastructure, and building a consistent India brand across global markets.

Confirmed dignitaries include:

-Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Hon’ble Union Minister for Tourism

-Jyotiraditya Scindia, Hon’ble Minister for DONER

-Rohan Khaunte, Hon’ble Tourism Minister of Goa

-Industry stalwarts like Amitabh Kant, Puneet Chhatwal (IHCL), Rajesh Magow (MakeMyTrip), Pieter Elbers (IndiGo), Anil Chadha (ITC Hotels), and many more

With representation from 11 key tourism associations, FAITH ensures every voice is heard in shaping the future of Indian tourism. Echoing the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s G20 sentiment—“Terrorism divides, but tourism unites”—this conclave positions tourism as a unifier for India’s economy, society, and soft power.

• Published On Jul 30, 2025 at 12:23 PM IST

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