Hotel Association of India backs Modi tourism push, sees 25-30% forex earnings jump

HAI president K B Kachru endorses PM's domestic tourism drive, projecting 25-30% rise in tourism forex earnings. Industry body calls for FDI inflows, simpler approvals and infrastructure expansion to scale hotels, resorts and convention centres nationally.

— Filed Tue, 19 May, 2026, 17:53 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

Hotel Association of India backs PM Modi's domestic tourism push, projecting 25-30% rise in tourism forex earnings. HAI president K B Kachru calls for FDI, simpler approvals and infrastructure expansion to scale hotels, resorts and convention centres across India.

Why this matters

HAI aligns the hospitality sector with the government's tourism agenda, signaling industry readiness to expand capacity if FDI rules ease and approvals are streamlined.

Retail-company signals steady at 610 over 90 days, indicating consistent industry-body activity.