India tourism may face 11 million worker shortfall by 2035, CBRE reports
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- CBRE warns that India's tourism industry could be missing about 11 million workers by 2035, as the sector struggles to match demand for trained staff. The tourism sector’s direct and indirect contribution to GDP rose to 5.2% in FY2024, with employment reaching 84.6 million. Domestic visitor spending in FY2024 was USD 162.9 billion and international visitors spent USD 32.5 billion.
- The shortfall reflects a growing gap between workforce supply and the sector’s expanding needs, according to the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology. The rising economic impact and employment figures underscore the importance of addressing the skills gap to sustain tourism growth.
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