In a moment for the Indian travel industry, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Hon’ble Union Cabinet Minister for Culture and Tourism, officially launched “INDIAN OUTBOUND TOURISM 2030: WHY INDIA MATTERS?” — the debut book by Vineet Gopal — at a distinguished event in the capital.
Subtitled “The Rise, Reach and Reign of the Global Indian Traveller,” the book offers a data-driven, in-depth exploration of India’s growing influence in global tourism. With over 25 years of experience in the travel sector, Vineet Gopal brings a deeply informed perspective to this timely narrative.
“This is not just a book — it’s a celebration of the Indian traveller’s spirit and evolving role on the world tourism stage,” Gopal stated at the launch. “It’s about recognising India’s outbound momentum and helping global stakeholders make sense of its impact.”
The book serves as a strategic guide for global tourism boards, luxury brands, policymakers, and travel professionals, offering insights into key behavioural shifts, generational travel trends, digital disruption, and India’s increasing prominence in MICE, weddings, and high-end experiential travel.
Covering both established destinations such as Dubai and Paris, and rising favourites like Japan, Georgia, and Portugal, the book dissects how Indian travellers are shaping new paradigms in luxury, leisure, and destination marketing.
With outbound travel from India projected to cross USD 90 billion by 2030, INDIAN OUTBOUND TOURISM 2030 positions India not just as a key source market — but as a global tourism force in its own right.
