By TravoUpdate
India's Growing Significance
India has become the sixth-largest source of visitors to Moscow, particularly for business travel.
Business Travel Focus
One-fifth of all visitors to Moscow are there for business, with Indian business people increasingly choosing Moscow as a top destination.
Approximately 40% of business travelers to Moscow from India return later with friends or family, indicating Moscow's broader appeal.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of Indian tourists to Moscow was growing at an annual rate of 12–15%.
In 2022, India, China, and Turkey were the top non-CIS countries sending business travelers to Moscow.
There was a 14% increase in business trips to Moscow from the Asia-Pacific region, reflecting the city's growing appeal in the area.
There are now ten direct flights per day between Moscow and India, with seven connecting Moscow to New Delhi and three to Goa.
Evgeny Kozlov, Chairman of the Moscow City Tourism Committee, visited India to attend a trade show and strengthen ties with Indian tourism partners.
Moscow will host the first-ever Meet Global MICE Congress on October 6, aiming to boost Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism.
The MICE Congress will see participation from 250 delegates from 14 countries, with China and India sending the largest delegations.