India has become the second most popular destination for foreign tourists visiting the US between January and May 2024, according to statistics from the US National Vacation and Tourism Office (NTTO). India has become a popular vacation destination for Americans. Compared to their third-place standing at the same time in 2023, this is a notable increase.
US is Now the Second Most Popular for Indian Tourists: 10 Key Points To Know
- India’s Rise in US Tourism Rankings: India has become the second most popular destination for foreign tourists visiting the US between January and May 2024.
- Year-on-Year Improvement: India moved up from the third-place position it held during the same period in 2023.
- Significant Increase in May 2024: There was a roughly 32% increase in Indian visitors to the US in May 2024 compared to May 2023.
- High Number of Indian Tourists in May 2024: Approximately 263,150 Indian travelers entered the US in May 2024 alone.
- Overall Increase for Early 2024: India sent 882,404 tourists to the US in the first five months of 2024, a 37.2% increase from the same period last year.
- Ranking with and without North America: Excluding Canada and Mexico, India is the second largest source of foreign tourists to the US; including them, India is fourth.
- Influence of Major Events: The rise in Indian tourists is partly attributed to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, co-hosted by the US.
- Future Travel Trends: The upcoming FIFA World Cup in 2026 is expected to further boost Indian travel to the US.
- Increased Accessibility: More flights between India and the US, expected later this year, are improving travel accessibility.
- Brand USA Initiatives: The US destination marketing group, Brand USA, is working to enhance Indian tourists’ experiences through marketing initiatives and partnerships with the Indian tourism sector.
According to the statistics, there was a significant rise in Indian visitors to the US in May 2024 compared to May 2023, with a roughly 32% increase. This corresponds to an astounding 263,150 Indian travelers who entered the US in the previous month. Taking a broad view of the first five months of 2024, India has sent 882,404 tourists to the US, up 37.2% from the same period last year. When Canada and Mexico are taken out of the rankings, this solidly puts India in second position, behind only the United Kingdom. Including these neighbors in North America, India ranks as the fourth-largest source market for foreign visitors visiting the US between January and May of 2024.
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This increase in Indian travel to the US is ascribed to a number of causes. Countless ardent Indian cricket fans have surely been drawn to the current ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, which is co-hosted by the United States. Furthermore, this tendency of travel is anticipated to be further fueled by the next FIFA World Cup in 2026. With more flights between India and the US expected later this year, increased accessibility is yet another reason.
Given India’s increasing significance as a travel destination, the US destination marketing group, Brand USA, is making a concerted effort to improve Indian tourists’ travel experiences. This entails carrying out ongoing marketing initiatives and working with the Indian tourism sector.
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