India to Host WTTC Global Summit 2027, Bringing World Tourism Leaders to Delhi
- India selected from 22 destinations to host the prestigious global tourism summit
- The tourism sector contributes US$263.6 billion to India's economy, supporting 46.2 million jobs
- Summit expected to boost international visibility, investment, and global tourism partnerships
India will host the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in 2027, bringing together leading tourism CEOs, government representatives, and industry stakeholders from across the world to Delhi. India was selected following a competitive process involving 22 destinations, recognizing the country's growing importance in the global travel & tourism landscape.
The summit will provide an international platform to showcase India's diverse tourism offerings, expanding infrastructure and enormous domestic travel market, while encouraging global partnerships and investment opportunities across the sector.
According to WTTC's latest Economic Impact Research, India's Travel & Tourism sector contributed US$263.6 billion to the economy in 2025, growing by 7.3% and supporting 46.2 million jobs. The contribution is projected to rise to US$286.1 billion in 2026, supporting 48.1 million jobs. Over the next decade, the sector is expected to nearly double in economic size, reaching US$527 billion by 2036.
India's domestic tourism market remains a major growth driver, with domestic visitor spending reaching US$203 billion in 2025, accounting for 86% of total tourism expenditure. WTTC also projects that India will rise from the world's 10th-largest Travel & Tourism economy to fourth by 2036.
WTTC Chairman Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio and President & CEO Gloria Guevara highlighted India's extraordinary tourism potential and the opportunity the summit presents to strengthen public-private partnerships.
The 2027 event is expected to further enhance India's international tourism profile, attract investment, and create new opportunities across aviation, hospitality, connectivity, and destination development.