IndiGo Turbulence Adds to India's Inbound Tourism Decline

• IndiGo flight disruptions, terror attacks, and geopolitical issues are contributing to a muted winter tourism season for India.
• Foreign tourist arrivals in India declined to 5.6 million by August 2025, down from 6.3 million the previous year.
• Despite some recovery from specific regions and business travel, India faces challenges with outdated perceptions of safety and infrastructure.
• India lags behind rival Asian destinations in attracting international visitors and needs to improve destination experience and last-mile accessibility.
• A drastic cut in the overseas tourism promotion budget (from Rs 33 crore to Rs 3 crore) further impedes India's efforts to attract global tourists.

Why It Matters: India's tourism woes, including IndiGo issues, hurt its global appeal and economy.