09 Jun 2021 Incredible India Tourist Facilitator Certification Programme

Incredible India Tourist Facilitator Certification Programme

Context:

Recently, on the occasion of  World Environment Day (5^th June), the Tourism Minister appreciated the Incredible India Tourist Facilitator Certification Programme (IITFC).

About:

• Incredible India Tourist Facilitator Certification Programme

• IITFC Programme is a digital initiative of the Ministry of Tourism (MoT),for the citizens of India to become a part of the booming Tourism Industry.
• It is an online programme where one can learn about tourism at their own time, space, path and pace.
• The successful completion of this programme would enable the learner to become a Certified Tourist Facilitator of the Ministry of Tourism.

Tourism & Hospitality Sector in India:

• In FY20, the tourism sector in India accounted for 39 million jobs, which was 8% of the total employment in the country. By 2029, it is expected to account for about 53 million jobs.
• According to WTTC (World Travel and Tourism Council), India ranked 10^th among 185 countries in terms of travel & tourism’s total contribution to GDP in 2019. During 2019, the contribution of travel & tourism to GDP was 6.8% of the total economy.
• By 2028, international tourist arrivals are expected to reach 30.5 billion and generate revenue over USD 59 billion.

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