2025 Travel and Tourism Market Shock: US at #1, India Finally in Top 10!

The recent 25^th Global Summit in Rome has left Indians celebrating, as the country has finally made it to the high ranks! This report, launched by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), places the US as number one on the list, having the most thriving travel and tourism market. The US has contributed up to USD 2.6 trillion, solidifying its unbeatable status as the world’s shining star.

Europe hasn’t given up the throne, continuing to serve as the driving force behind international tourism!

It’s no surprise that everyone’s booking cheap flights to US to experience New York’s theatre and party energy, Washington’s rich historical setup, and the natural beauty. Now that the US Visa application online is also so easy, what do you think about the future? But before that, let’s peek at the other highly-loved countries on the list!

The Top Five Spotlight Stealers of the Travel and Tourism Market

As per the recent Travel and Tourism market report, the second most powerful global tourism market belongs to

Rank	Country Name	Contribution to GDP (in USD)
1	US	2.6 trillion
2	China	1.64 trillion
3	Germany	525 billion
4	UK	367.2 billion
5	Japan	310.5 billion

France emerged as the most explored tourist destination in the world, contributing USD 289 billion to the global market, followed by Spain, which contributed USD 270 billion!  Apply for international tour packages with all-inclusive services so you can explore the top spots.

Destinations like Africa, Asia, and the Middle East are powering ahead with full force, so it’s no surprise that…

Proud Moment for Indians: Secured 9^th Rank!

India gains great recognition in the Travel and Tourism market, with an outstanding global contribution of USD 249.5 billion! India is gaining recognition for its beautiful landscapes, diverse cultures and languages, Athithi Devo Bhava welcome and hospitality, and much more. The India travel and tourism market is truly flourishing, having arrived among the top 10 travel and tourism markets by GDP.

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International Visitor Spending Forecast: Future Predictions

While the months that have flown past have bestowed the highest ranks on the Travel and Tourism market to the above-mentioned destinations, what does the future hold? Let’s peek into the future, as per the travel and tourism market research:

• US: US travel contribution expected to decline by USD 12.5 billion.
• China: Grow by 22.7% in 2025
• Japan: Grow to USD 325 billion in 2025.

In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia is gaining considerable attention, since it’s investing regularly in airports and cruise terminal construction.

A Happy Future for Tourism-Related Job Seekers

Employment opportunities under the Travel and Tourism market’s boom are estimated to open 371 million opportunities worldwide! It represents the biggest share of 10.9% jobs globally, ensuring a bright future for the tourism industry in 2025.

This is an increase of 14.4 million opportunities since 2024. By 2035, it’s estimated that one out of eight jobs will be tourism sector-supported!

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So, which destination, as per the WTTC Global Summit 2025 research, will be your first bucket list stop? Let us know in the comments below!

Summing Up:

As per the 25^th WTTC Global Summit, Tourism and Travel Market rankers are the US, China, Germany, the UK, and Japan! India shines bright in the 9^th rank of the list, contributing USD 249.5 billion to the global GDP. US steals the spotlight with a USD 2.6 billion contribution; however, it’s expected to drop by 12.5% by year’s end. France and Spain are among the most popular countries mentioned.

FAQs: Travel and Tourism Market

How big is the travel and tourism market?
The recorded 2024 global revenue for travel and tourism was USD 916 billion. About 357 million jobs were reliant on the industry. In 2025, this number is expected to increase to 371 million jobs worldwide. By 2035, one in eight jobs will be in the tourism industry.

Which country is no.1 in tourism?
France holds the number 1 rank in tourism, as it is the most visited country in 2024. The number 1 country in GDP contributions for tourism and travel in 2025 is the US, with an unbeatable sum of USD 2.6 trillion contributed.

What is India’s ranking in tourism?
As per the WTTC Global Summit 2025, India occupies the 9^th rank, with a contribution of USD 249.5 billion to the global GDP.

Where is the WTTC Global Summit 2025?
The WTTC Global Summit 2025 was held in Rome, Italy, at the Parco della Musica Ennio Moricone auditorium.

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