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The World Economic Forum (WEF) released the Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2026, marking the 10th edition of its flagship travel and tourism benchmarking series. India has improved its position from 65th in 2014 to 39th in 2024 and 31st in 2026, with an overall score of 4.42, which is 4.3% higher than in 2024. India ranks first among South Asian and lower-middle-income countries.
In the 2026 edition, Japan ranked first, followed by the United States, Spain, Australia and France. The index covers 110 economies according to the methodology described in the passage.
About Travel & Tourism Development Index
The TTDI measures how well economies are positioned to support the development of travel and tourism. It was first launched in 2007 as the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index and was relaunched in its present form in 2022. The index is produced by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Zurich Insurance Group and is published biennially.
The index provides comparable evidence to governments, businesses and destination leaders to assess the conditions and policies required for sustainable tourism growth, resilience to disruptions and broader economic development.
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