New report outlines reforms to improve ease of doing business, attract investments and accelerate sustainable tourism growth under Viksit Bharat 2047

Key Highlights

• Ministry of Tourism and NITI Aayog have jointly launched the report “Unlocking Growth in Tourism and Hospitality Sector.”
• The report presents a roadmap to simplify regulations, improve ease of doing business and attract private investment.
• Recommendations cover hotels, homestays, food & beverage businesses, tour operators and tourism infrastructure projects.
• Focus areas include faster approvals, reduced compliance burden, accommodation expansion and sustainable tourism.
• The report aligns with the government’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
• The launch took place during a National Workshop attended by government officials, hospitality stakeholders and industry associations.

Tourism Ministry and NITI Aayog Unveil Reform Blueprint for India’s Hospitality Industry

New Delhi, June 30, 2026: In a major policy initiative aimed at accelerating the growth of India’s travel and hospitality sector, the Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with NITI Aayog, has released the report titled “Unlocking Growth in Tourism and Hospitality Sector.”

Launched during a National Workshop in New Delhi, the report provides a comprehensive roadmap to simplify regulations, improve the ease of doing business, strengthen tourism infrastructure and encourage greater private investment across the tourism ecosystem.

The report was unveiled by Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Rajiv Gauba, Member, NITI Aayog, Tourism Secretary Bhuvnesh Kumar, and Additional Secretary Suman Billa.

Roadmap for a More Competitive Tourism Industry

Prepared after an extensive review of regulations governing accommodation providers, hotels, homestays, food and beverage establishments, tour operators and tourism infrastructure projects, the report identifies several regulatory bottlenecks that affect investment, project execution and accommodation capacity.

Among its key recommendations are:

• Simplifying regulatory approvals and licensing processes.
• Reducing compliance requirements for tourism businesses.
• Strengthening coordination between government departments.
• Expanding accommodation capacity through supportive policies.
• Encouraging entrepreneurship and private investment.
• Accelerating tourism infrastructure development.
• Promoting sustainable and community-based tourism practices.

The report also highlights the importance of closer collaboration between the Central Government, State Governments and industry stakeholders to create a more competitive and investment-friendly tourism ecosystem.

Supporting Viksit Bharat 2047 Vision

According to the Ministry, the recommendations are aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, positioning tourism as a key driver of economic growth, employment generation and regional development.

The National Workshop brought together representatives from State Governments, hospitality associations, online travel platforms, tourism businesses, academic institutions and Central Ministries to discuss tourism investments, regulatory reforms, sustainability and long-term sectoral growth.

The event concluded with a collective commitment from stakeholders to implement reforms that support a simpler, innovation-driven and globally competitive tourism ecosystem.

Hospitality & Tourism Impact

The report is one of the most significant policy documents released for India’s hospitality and tourism sector in recent years. If implemented, its recommendations could substantially improve the business environment for hotels, resorts, restaurants, homestays, travel companies, tour operators and tourism investors.

Simplified regulations, faster approvals and reduced compliance burdens are expected to encourage new hotel developments, expand accommodation capacity and improve investor confidence. Greater emphasis on sustainable tourism, entrepreneurship and community participation could also create new opportunities for rural tourism, heritage destinations, experiential travel and local hospitality businesses.

For the hospitality industry, the roadmap signals a stronger policy focus on making India a globally competitive tourism destination while supporting long-term investment, innovation and employment growth.