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FAITH demands visa and connectivity push to lure more foreign tourists after Modi travel austerity call
Travel
Published on 11 May 2026
Tourism body warns foreign exchange hits could worsen
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to reduce foreign travel, tourism industry body FAITH says the country must not lose the opportunity to bring more international visitors in. It wants eased visa rules, better connectivity, and stronger global marketing to increase tourist arrivals and protect foreign exchange earnings.
- FAITH asks India to balance outbound travel restraint with inbound tourism growth
- Calls for easier visas to attract more foreign tourists
- Pushes improved connectivity and stronger international promotion
- Emphasizes protecting foreign exchange inflows
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