India is one of the world's fastest-growing outbound travel markets, presenting significant opportunities for the Western Cape's tourism sector.

This report provides an overview of India's outbound travel market, including traveller preferences, competitor destinations, tourism trends, and air travel patterns. It also highlights strategic opportunities for Cape Town and the Western Cape to strengthen their position in this high-value market through targeted marketing, enhanced air connectivity, and the development of premium, experience-led tourism offerings.

By providing evidence-based market intelligence, the report aims to support tourism stakeholders, destination marketers, and industry partners in making informed decisions that enhance the Western Cape's competitiveness as a preferred destination for Indian travellers.