New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- India's tourism sector, which shattered records in 2023-24, is demonstrating further growth in the current financial year, the hospitality consulting firm Hotelivate said in a report.

In 2023-24, India's hotel inventory grew significantly to 180,403 rooms, marking a 9.2 per cent year-on-year increase.

This expansion was notable not only in major cities such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi, but also in growing markets like Dehradun, Jaipur, and Navi Mumbai.

The strong hotel network in other regions suggests a dynamic shift, driven by increased business travel, leisure tourism, and marquee events - cricket, and international conferences, the consulting Hotelivate said.

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