Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2026: India’s Rank, Score and Global Trends

Subject: GS 3: Economy

Context: The World Economic Forum’s TTDI 2026 ranked 110 economies, with Japan occupying the first position and India placed 31st.

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About Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI)

• The TTDI measures the factors and policies that enable the sustainable and resilient development of travel and tourism (T&T).
  • It evolved from the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI), published biennially from 2007 to 2019.
  • It was relaunched in its present form in 2022, broadening the focus beyond competitiveness.
• Objective: To measure how well economies are positioned to support sustainable and resilient tourism development.
  • Being high on the TTDI does not necessarily mean a country receives the most tourists.
• Published By: The TTDI is published biennially by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
  • The 2026 edition was produced in collaboration with the Zurich Insurance Group.
• Methodology: The framework contains 5 dimensions, 17 pillars and 102 indicators, with indicators normalized on a 1–7 scale.
• Key Dimensions of Evaluation
  • Enabling Environment: Business Environment, Safety and Security, Health and Hygiene, Human Resources and Labour Market, ICT Readiness.
  • T&T Policy and Enabling Conditions: Prioritization of T&T, Openness to T&T, Price Competitiveness.
  • Infrastructure and Services: Air Transport, Ground and Port Infrastructure, Tourist Services and Infrastructure.
  • T&T Resources: Natural Resources, Cultural Resources, Non-Leisure Resources.
  • T&T Sustainability: Environmental Sustainability, T&T Socioeconomic Impact, T&T Demand Sustainability.

India’s Performance in TTDI 2026

• Ranking: India ranked 31st in 2026 with a score of 4.42 out of 7, improving from 39th in 2024 
• Key Strengths: India’s performance is supported by price competitiveness, cultural resources and natural attractions.
• Cultural Resource: India is among the top 10 economies for the number of UNESCO World Heritage cultural sites, alongside China and Mexico.
• Areas for Improvement: The report identifies workforce skills, environmental sustainability and tourism infrastructure as important areas requiring improvement.

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Global Trends 

• Top performers: Japan , US, Spain , Australia and France.
• Increased Tourism: International tourist arrivals reached 1.5 billion in 2025, with arrivals 4.4% higher than pre-pandemic levels.
• Overall Improvement: 101 of 110 economies improved their TTDI scores between 2024 and 2026, while the average score increased by 2.1%.

News Source: WEF

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