The growth rate in Foreign Exchange Earnings(FEEs) from tourism in Rupee terms in January 2013 over January 2012 was 20.6%.   Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) also showed a growth of 2.6% in January 2013 over January 2012.

The following are the important highlights regarding FTAs and FEEs from tourism during the month of January 2013.

 Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs):

• FTAs during the Month of January 2013 was 6.99 lakh as compared to FTAs of 6.81 lakh during the month of January 2012 and 6.23 lakh in January 2011.

• There has been a growth of 2.6% in January 2013 over January 2012 as compared to a  growth of 9.4%  registered  in January 2012 over January 2011.

Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEEs) from Tourism in Indian rupee terms and US$ terms

• FEEs during the month of January 2013 were Rs.10,398 crore as compared to Rs.8,623 crore in January 2012 and Rs.5,777  crore in January 2011. 

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