New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- Inbound tourism in India is increasingly moving beyond traditional metropolitan hubs, reflecting a broader shift in travel patterns and regional growth, according to a report by the Mastercard Economics Institute.

The report highlighted that tourism, supported by policy measures, favourable demographics and rapid digitalisation, is emerging as a critical growth lever for South Asia, with India playing a key role in this trend.

The report stated, "Inbound tourism is expanding beyond the traditional hubs India... Tourism is growing beyond traditional urban centers".

Inbound tourism refers to visitors traveling into a country from abroad for purposes like leisure, business, or personal reasons, rather than for permane...