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Tourist Arrivals from India Drop by Over 55,000

Tourist arrivals from India dropped by over 55,000 in two years, from 146,057 in September 2023 to 88,202 in September 2024. The decline followed derogatory comments by three deputy ministers against Indian PM Modi, leading to a boycott campaign by Indian social media and celebrities. The Muizzu administration is trying to improve relations with 'Welcome India' campaign. Overall tourism arrivals increased 10% to 1.45 million, with growth from China and Western Europe.

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Sep 25, 2024

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Tourist arrivals from India dropped by over 55,000 in two years, from 146,057 in September 2023 to 88,202 in September 2024. The decline followed derogatory comments by three deputy ministers against Indian PM Modi, leading to a boycott campaign by Indian social media and celebrities. The Muizzu administration is trying to improve relations with 'Welcome India' campaign. Overall tourism arrivals increased 10% to 1.45 million, with growth from China and Western Europe.

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