Lok Sabha Question No. 383 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-18
Subject: Impact of GST on Tourism Sector
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: ARPITA GHOSH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.383 ANSWERED ON 18.12.2017

## IMPACT OF GST ON TOURISM SECTOR

## 383.  SHRIMATI ARPITA GHOSH:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of tourists Domestic as well as International visited in different places of India after implementation of GST, Statewise;
- (b)
- the impacts of GST in tourism industry; and
- the steps taken by the Government to encourage Domestic &

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

(SHRI K. J. ALPHONS)

(a) and (b):  The  number  of  Foreign  Tourist  Arrivals  (FTAs)  in  India during  July  -  November  2017  was  41.16  lakhs  (provisional)  as compared to 36.14 lakhs during  July  -  November 2016  registering double  digit  growth  of  13.9%.  As  such  no  adverse  impact  of implementation  of  Goods  &  Services  Tax  (GST)  is  seen  in  tourist arrivals.

The break-up of FTAs at 10 major ports which contributes to 85.17% of total FTAs is given at ANNEXURE. State-wise break-up of FTAs and the number of Domestic Tourist Visits (DTVs) for the year

2017 is not available.

- (c): Ministry of Tourism has taken several steps for developing and promoting tourism to encourage more tourists in the country. Some of the major steps taken are as follows:
-  Provision  of  e-  Visa  facility  for  163  countries  at  25 airports.
- (c) International tourists?
-  Launch of 24X7 Toll Free Multi-Lingual Helpline.
-  Distribution  of  'Welcome  Booklet'  with  information  for tourists.
-  Promotion of India under the Incredible India brand line.
-  Launch of 'Incredible India 2.0'.
-  Launch of Swachh Paryatan App.
-  Promotion of Niche tourism products like Heritage Tourism, Adventure Tourism, Cruise Tourism, Rural Tourism, Wellness & Medical Tourism, MICE, Golf, etc.
-  Organisation of International Tourism Mart for promotion of tourism in North Eastern States.
-  Swadesh  Darshan  and  PRASHAD  (National  Mission  on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive) Schemes launched in the year 201415 with a vision to develop theme based tourist circuits for better amenities and infrastructure including at pilgrimage centres of all faiths.

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ANNEXURE STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  AND  (b)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.383 ANSWERED ON 18.12.2017 REGARDING IMPACT OF GST ON TOURISM SECTOR. The break-up of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) during July, 2017 to

November, 2017 at 10 major ports is as below:

| Sl.   | No. Port                |   FTAs (July - Nov 2017) |
|-------|-------------------------|--------------------------|
| 1     | DELHI                   |                  1191523 |
| 2     | MUMBAI                  |                   636939 |
| 3     | HARIDASPUR              |                   472744 |
| 4     | CHENNAI                 |                   298413 |
| 5     | BENGALURU               |                   238352 |
| 6     | KOLKATA                 |                   188332 |
| 7     | HYDERABAD               |                   138267 |
| 8     | COCHIN                  |                   152167 |
| 9     | AHMEDABAD               |                    74539 |
| 10    | GEDE RAIL               |                   114133 |
|       | Total of 10 Major ports |                  3505409 |
|       | Others                  |                   610266 |
|       | Total                   |                  4115675 |

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