New Delhi, February 24 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan said on Tuesday that the travel corridor between India and the United States reflects not only growing economic engagement but also deep people-to-people ties rooted in shared values, entrepreneurial spirit, and a vibrant diaspora.
Addressing the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum's USISPF Tourism Summit 2026, the vice president said that tourism is more than just an industry, calling it a bridge between cultures and a global economic opportunity, and a powerful tool of soft diplomacy.
The VP said, "The travel corridor between India and the United States reflects not only growing economic engagement but also deep people-to-people ties rooted in shared values, entrepreneurial spirit, and a vibrant diaspora."
"Tourism is more than an industry. It is a bridge between cultures and a global economic opportunity, and a powerful tool of soft diplomacy," he said.
The VP noted that today's travelers seek experiences, authenticity, sustainability, culture, heritage, wellness, and meaningful connections.
"This presents an extraordinary opportunity for both our nations to collaborate in building resilient and responsible tourism ecosystems," he said.
During the event, USISPF launched its report titled "State of India's Tourism (2026)", which was formally presented to the vice president by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
The summit, organized at the USISPF office here, brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and key stakeholders to discuss the future of India's tourism sector.
