India is ranked 39th in Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024

Current Context: On 1st August 2024, According to the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF), India is ranked 39th among 119 countries.

• In the previous index published in 2021, India was ranked 54th.

• The United States ranks first on the Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024.
• However, due to a revision in the WEF's methodology, India's 2021 rank was adjusted to 38th place.
• As per the TTDI report, out of the TTDI pillars mentioned, India's scores have improved in three areas: Prioritization of Travel & Tourism, Safety & Security, and Health & Hygiene.
• As per UNWTO barometer for May 2024, there were 975 million International Tourist arrivals around the world in 2022, wherein India recorded 14.3 million International Tourist Arrivals that represented 1.47% of the international inbound tourism market share.
• The share of India’s International Tourist Arrivals in Asia & Pacific is 15.66% in 2022.
• The Ministry of Tourism promotes the tourism destinations and tourism products of the country in a holistic manner both within the country and overseas markets.

Question:

1 According to the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), what is India's rank among 119 countries?

• A) 54th
• B) 39th
• C) 38th
• D) 41st

Answer: B) According to the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF), India is ranked 39th among 119 countries.