EY–FICCI Report Urges Visa Reform and GST Cut to Unlock India’s Inbound Tourism - VisaHQ

A joint white paper released on 29 April 2026 by EY India and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) warns that India attracts barely 1.5 % of global international tourist arrivals, far below its cultural heft. Key culprits identified: time-consuming visas, patchy air connectivity and uncompetitive costs driven by the 18 % Goods and Services Tax (GST) on high-end hote…