World’s top 10 tourism economies ranked, India on the list
Published on: Feb. 26, 2026, 5 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Global travel is no longer just about leisure, it is a powerful economic engine. Starting from the aviation and hotel sectors to retail, infrastructure, and cultural sectors, tourism has become a source of employment for millions of people and has added trillions of dollars to the economy of various nations. The latest information available on the top tourism economies is from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 2024-25. According to the report, the global travel and tourism industry not only recovered but also achieved a record-breaking economic contribution. The rankings are based on the total contribution of travel and tourism to a nation’s GDP, including direct spending by international and domestic visitors, as well as indirect and induced impacts across the economy.Here are the top 10 tourism economies in the world right now — and why they dominate.
