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What the Tourism Sector Expects from Budget 2025

After surviving the onslaught of COVID-19, the tourism sector has grown manifold, even with certain changes that have come to the fore. Take for example the growing dependence of travellers on travel and tourism-related digital platforms. Such platforms offer ease of use to travellers.

With projections indicating a steady rise in the disposable income of the Indian middle class, international travel is expected to maintain its growth trajectory, driven by improved economic conditions and consumer confidence. Visa-free travel remains attractive to Indian tourists, though updates to international visa policies should be monitored for the latest changes affecting travel options..

The tourism budget 2025 India plans on introducing has added to the expectations of the sector. The tourism industry hopes for a new GST slab of 12% to 18% as suggested by NRAI for restaurants, with potential implications for the broader tourism sector, including travel agents when it comes to tourism and a simpler visa or visa-free entry for tourists who wish to visit India. But these aren't the only expectations coming from the sector’s end. Let us go into a little more detail regarding this.

Current Challenges Faced by the Tourism Industry

  • Even with the growth of spending on travel and tourism by the general public, the sector is full of challenges. Some of them include:

  • Inadequate infrastructure: This includes airports, highways, public transportation etc. Another issue is the lack of basic amenities such as clean water, sanitation facilities, etc

  • Safety:Inadequate safety and security measures during travels can dissuade potential travellers and tourists, both domestic and international alike.

  • Recent government marketing efforts have expanded beyond traditional focuses, actively promoting a broader range of tourism types including eco-tourism and adventure tourism, addressing previous limitations in sector-specific promotions.

  • Lack of Skilled Manpower:A shortage of trained professionals leads to the deterioration of the quality of services offered by the sector.

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Potential Tax Incentives for the Tourism Sector

  • Some of the potential tax incentives for the tourism sector might include:

  • A revised GST structure where the 18% rate for hotels with room charges above Rs 7,500 is merged into the 12% category.

  • Tax incentives for both hotels and homestays that are adopting sustainable practices, especially the ones aligning with the country’s commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 11 and SDG 13.

  • Lowering of TCS to 1% or at the very least to 5% on foreign travel packages, compared to the current 5% and 20%

Infrastructure Development and Its Impact on Tourism

  • Here is a list of the impacts that the development of infrastructure has had on the tourism sector:

  • Enhanced connectivity through the growth of the road network and the development of regional airports has been able to connect more remote destinations to basic facilities and amenities

  • The increase in the number of airports in the country catering to better air connectivity is helping travellers save time and effort in reaching destinations that were not accessible at one point

  • Catered to economic empowerment with Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities utilising tourism as a source of livelihood.

  • With an increased footfall of travellers, communities such as those of local artisans and micro-entrepreneurs are also benefiting.

Government Initiatives to Boost Tourism

  • Government programs like 'Swadesh Darshan', 'Dekho Apna Desh', and 'PRASAD' continue to play pivotal roles in promoting domestic and cultural tourism, though expansion into new tourism forms like adventure and eco-tourism is anticipated. These include:

  • The Swadesh Darshan Scheme: Launched to promote theme-based tourist sectors. The scheme has led to better tourist experiences and infrastructure development in spaces like the Buddha Circuit, Eco Circuit, etc.

  • Dekho Apna Desh Initiative: Encourages domestic tourism and promotes exploring the country’s diverse heritage and landscapes.

  • Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat: Promotes cultural integration between states leading to increased domestic tourism and appreciation for Indian culture.

  • PRASAD Scheme: Focuses on the development and facelift of pilgrimage sites.

  • Better financial assistance to State Governments/UTs to organise fairs/festivals to increase tourism while promoting Indian culture.

Expectations for Sustainable Tourism Policies

  • Some of the expectations for sustainable tourism policies in the tourism budget 2025 India plans to unveil are:

  • Encouraging the CSR or Corporate Social Responsibility contribution from companies and corporations to be utilised in the development of tourist sites

  • Tax benefits that help increase sustainable tourism practices while bettering the experience of tourists

  • Tax incentives to hotels and homestays that adopt sustainable practices aligning with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

  • Encouraging energy-efficient technologies, waste-reduction measures, and other sustainable practices to align with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Impact of Budget Allocations on Travel and Hospitality

  • With the right budget allocations on travel and hospitality in the union budget 2025, some of the impacts that the tourism sector can expect include:

  • Better connectivity because of investment in regional airport development

  • Improved connectivity will lead to an increase in domestic tourism and job creation

  • Enhanced tourism infrastructure

  • Increase in India’s potential to become a world leader in domestic travel

  • With a predicted doubling of air passenger traffic in India by 2030, better air travel facilities will bolster this growth

  • Increased support for the country’s initiative to contribute towards sustainable development goals.

Conclusion

With the tourism budget 2025 India is going to present right around the corner, the tourism and travel sectors hope to register further growth in their post-pandemic era. With travellers, including the middle class, continuing to seek enhanced travel experiences in the post-pandemic recovery phase, the sector is sure to see more football. To be able to handle it however, the budget 2025 needs to support the industry in its endeavour to offer the best facilities to the tourist and travellers while also staying true to its sustainable development goals.

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Additional Read: Union Budget 2025: What to Expect for MSME Sector

Additional Read: Union Budget 2025: What to Expect for Healthcare Sector

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Frequently Asked Questions

How will the Union Budget 2025 likely support the recovery of the tourism sector post-pandemic?

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The budget can help better the tourism infrastructure, incentivize sustainable travel practices and offer better connectivity to help bolster and support the growth the tourism industry has seen in the post-COVID era.

What specific financial incentives or grants is the tourism industry hoping for in Budget 2025?

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Some of these incentives the tourism industry hopes include:

  • Encouraging the CSR or Corporate Social Responsibility contribution from companies and corporations to be utilised in the development of tourist sites.

  • Tax benefits that help increase sustainable tourism practices while bettering the experience of tourists.

  • Tax incentives to hotels and homestays that adopt sustainable practices aligning with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Will there be any changes in GST rates for the hospitality and tourism sectors?

Answer Field

The tourism sector hopes that there will be revised GST rates in the tourism budget 2025 India is about to present.

What measures are expected to promote domestic tourism in the upcoming budget?

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Some of these measures include:

  • Growth of the road network has been able to connect remote destinations to basic facilities and amenities

  • Better connectivity because of investment in regional airport development

  • Improved connectivity will lead to an increase in domestic tourism and job creation

  • Better financial assistance to State Governments/UTs to organise fairs/festivals to increase tourism while promoting the Indian culture

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