New Delhi, June 3 -- Travel and tourism will contribute almost Rs.42 trillion and about 64 million jobs to India's economy by 2035, but the country will need to invest more heavily in infrastructure and destination marketing to stay competitive and maintain the growth momentum in the sector, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) said.

The sector has bounced back, with international visitor spending touching an all-time high of Rs.3.1 trillion in 2024, beating pre-pandemic levels, according to new data from the WTTC. Domestic travellers pushed the total spending within the country to Rs.15.5 trillion last year, up 22% from 2019, according to the council's latest Economic Impact Research.

The report shows a significant recovery in int...