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Rajasthan’s tourism booms with 2.22M foreign visitors and 324.4M domestic from 2020-2023, highlighting its rich heritage and global charm.
Rajasthan has seen a remarkable surge in domestic tourism, multiplying by nearly 12 times over the past four years, alongside a significant increase in international visitors recovering from the downturn caused by the pandemic. The state’s Tourism Department reports that in 2020, Rajasthan welcomed over 1.51 crore (15.1 million) domestic travelers. This figure dramatically rose to more than 17.90 crore (179 million) by 2023. From January 2020 to December 2023, Rajasthan played host to a staggering the state attracted over 22.20 lakh (2.22 million) international guests. Additionally, 32.44 crore (324.4 million) domestic tourists eager to explore its rich cultural heritage during the same timeframe.
Rajasthan has consistently been a favored destination for both domestic and international tourists. “Following the coronavirus outbreak, there has been a noticeable influx of local tourists to the state, along with a considerable increase in international tourists,” stated Daleep Singh Rathore, Deputy Director of the Tourism Department.
The newly elected BJP administration is keen on positioning Rajasthan as a top tourist destination nationally.
Notable visits by international leaders such as Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala and French President Emmanuel Macron have further bolstered Rajasthan’s reputation as a premier international tourism spot.
Diya Kumari, a member of the former Jaipur royal family and the current Deputy Chief Minister with the tourism portfolio, is proactively engaging with international delegations to achieve this goal.
“We are committed to turning Rajasthan into the foremost choice for tourists. The department has been tasked with a 100-day action plan, requiring a well-rounded strategy and its execution,” Diya Kumari emphasized. She highlighted efforts to improve connectivity and infrastructure, along with enhancing the quality of hospitality services as key to achieving this vision.
These tourism statistics were shared by Diya Kumari in response to an inquiry by BJP MLA Kalicharan Saraf in the Rajasthan Assembly. According to her data, Rajasthan saw nearly 18 crore (180 million) domestic and 17 lakh (1.7 million) international tourists in 2023 alone.
The years 2020 to 2023 showed a steady increase in tourism, from 1.51 crore domestic and 4.46 lakh (446,000) international visitors in 2020, to significant growth in subsequent years.
The local hotel industry has been particularly optimistic following the French President’s visit to Jaipur, viewing it as an opportunity to attract more international visitors, particularly from France, rejuvenating tourism post-pandemic as noted by M Hussain, President of the Jaipur hotels association.
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