Maharashtra targets tourism’s GSDP share at 14% by 2034 as hotel investment builds

Maharashtra’s Tourism Policy 2024 aims to lift tourism’s contribution from about 9% to 14% of GSDP by 2034. Tata Group, The Leela and Mahindra Holidays are among companies developing projects across Sindhudurg, Tadoba, Matheran and Ratnagiri, supported by destination bodies and the MahaAtithi platform.

— Source publishedMon, 27 Jul, 2026, 10:59 IST·First seen Mon, 27 Jul, 2026, 11:21 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Maharashtra Tourism · Maharashtra’s Tourism Policy 2024 targets tourism’s GSDP contribution rising from 9% to 14% by 2034, backed by sustainability incentives,

Key facts

  • Tourism contributes approximately 9% of Maharashtra's GSDP
  • Target to raise tourism contribution to 14% by 2034
  • MahaAtithi lists over 100,000 tourism assets and operators
  • Maharashtra has over 350 forts

Why this matters

Partnerships, acquisitions or joint ventures with local destination developers could provide faster access to Maharashtra’s policy-backed tourism growth corridors.