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India's Travel & Tourism Industry in 2026: Operators, Agencies, Adventure Data

Verified datasets across tour operators, travel agencies, adventure operators, and specialty tourism — refreshed monthly

By Priyanka Singh India Market Analyst Published · 2 min read · 259 words
Summary: India's travel & tourism industry crossed ₹18 lakh crore in FY2025 (direct + indirect). Top OTAs include MakeMyTrip, Yatra, Cleartrip, ixigo, EaseMyTrip. Traditional tour operators like Cox & Kings, Thomas Cook, SOTC lead branded travel.

India's travel + tourism sector — one of the country's largest indirect employers — combines a mature OTA layer with 20,000+ traditional tour operators, adventure specialists, and niche wellness/heritage operators. Aggregate industry revenue crossed ₹18 lakh crore in FY2025 (direct + indirect contribution).

For B2B teams — travel SaaS (booking, GDS), corporate travel, insurance, foreign exchange, visa services — the addressable universe requires operator + agency enumeration.

Overview

Market shape

OTAs: MakeMyTrip, Yatra, Cleartrip (Flipkart), EaseMyTrip, ixigo, Goibibo. Traditional: Cox & Kings, Thomas Cook India, SOTC, Kesari Tours, Kuoni. Specialty: Heritage tour operators, adventure operators, wellness retreats, honeymoon specialists. Adventure: Trek The Himalayas, Bikat Adventures, White Magic Adventures.

Who regulates what

  • Ministry of Tourism — recognised tour operator status
  • State tourism departments — regional licensing
  • DGCA — for owned aircraft/charter services
  • Passport + Visa authorities — visa processing licensing

Industries in this group

Sub-verticals we cover

OTAs & travel tech

Online travel agencies, mobile-first travel apps, meta-search platforms.

Traditional tour operators

Inbound (Cox & Kings, Thomas Cook, SOTC, Kesari), outbound, domestic package operators.

Adventure & niche

Trekking companies, adventure travel, desert safari, wildlife tours, heritage tours, honeymoon specialists.

Wellness & Ayurvedic tourism

Kerala Ayurveda retreats, wellness resorts, yoga retreat operators.

Specialty services

Hajj + Umrah tour operators, visa processing centres, travel insurance specialists, forex services.

How buyers use this data

How buyers use this dataset

  • Travel SaaS: Booking, itinerary management, CRM platforms.
  • GDS platforms: Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport sales.
  • Travel insurance: Onboard operators as distribution partners.
  • Foreign exchange: Reach agencies for forex partnership.
  • Corporate travel: Sign operators as corporate rate-card partners.

Pricing in India

Licensing & pricing

Priced dynamically. Regular / Extended tiers with GPS. Fields include operator name, address, city, state, phone, category, specialty, website. Monthly for major operators, quarterly for niche specialists.

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Frequently asked questions

How large is India's tourism industry?
About ₹18 lakh crore in FY2025 direct + indirect contribution. Employs over 45 million people directly + indirectly.
Who are the top OTAs?
MakeMyTrip, Yatra, Cleartrip (Flipkart), EaseMyTrip, ixigo, Goibibo dominate. Traditional: Cox & Kings, Thomas Cook India, SOTC, Kesari, Kuoni.
Are adventure + wellness specialists covered?
Yes — trekking operators, adventure travel companies, Ayurveda wellness retreats, yoga retreats, and heritage tour operators.
What data is provided?
Operator name, address, city, state, phone, category, specialty, website. Extended includes GPS + Ministry of Tourism recognition status.
How often refreshed?
Major operators monthly. Niche specialists quarterly.

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What does the Travel & Tourism database include?
Every record carries the company name, verified business email, mobile / landline, social handles, and the map-verified business listing with address and phone. The dataset covers 24 sub-industries inside Travel & Tourism with continuously refreshed records.
How many Travel & Tourism companies are in the catalogue?
The Travel & Tourism group lists 1M+ verified businesses across 24 sub-industries. Counts update live as new records are verified — pick any sub-industry to see its individual coverage and a free sample.
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Can I sample the Travel & Tourism data before buying?
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