Ever since India officially opened tourist e-visas to Chinese citizens on July 30, 2015, there’s been a big increase in the number of Chinese visiting India. However, there has been no subsequent growth  after 2016.

One possible reason was attributed to air connectivity between China and India. Currently, 47 foreign and Chinese airlines and five Indian flights operate between the two countries.

The minister said he would address the issue by initiating a dialogue with the aviation minister back in his country to increase flight connectivity.

Addressing a media conference attended by Chinese and Indian reporters, the minister refuted concerns raised over the safety of female visitors in India. He said that, “We take great care to ensure that people who come to India are safe. We have a helpline number 1363 which is available in 12 languages including Mandarin.” Last year the helpline dealt with around 275,000 calls.

"We take all these issues seriously. We have an extremely efficient police service in India.” He added.

During the seminar, Guo Xiuyi, manager of India based travel agency Vini Global Trips Ltd shared with Chinese and Indian peers her experiences in operating a travel business in India. She also recalled the changes during her 12 years with Indian colleagues. She said that WeChat and QQ are now widely used among India travel agencies and there are more tourist guides who can speak Chinese.

According to Satyajeet Rajan, during the forthcoming ‘Incredible India’ roadshows in China from August 28-31, the agency has prepared a power point presentation on the themes - India’s rich heritage, history, culture and civilization as well as for touristic destinations, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, beaches, wildlife and nature, back waters, temples, shopping, luxury and hospitality sector, medical and wellness tourism, spiritual tourism including Buddhist circuits. 

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