NITI Aayog proposes Visa-on-Arrival, GST refunds and eased hotel licensing to boost tourism
A NITI Aayog report recommends 90-day multiple-entry Visa-on-Arrival for select countries, simplified visa categories, GST refunds on tourist shopping, and single-window clearances to cut the 36-48 month hotel approval timeline. Tourism contributes ₹15.73 lakh crore (5.22% of GDP) and 84.6M jobs, positioning hotels, restaurants and local retail as key beneficiaries.
NITI Aayog report proposes Visa-on-Arrival, simpler visa categories, GST refunds for tourist shopping, and eased hotel licensing/single-window clearances to boost India's tourism and hospitality sector, benefiting hotels, restaurants, and local retail markets.