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KPMG Statement on Tourism & Hospitality Sector from Jaideep Ghosh, Partner and Head of Tourism - Hospitality Sector, KPMG in India

Feb 28, 2015   12:50 IST 
India

Statement from Jaideep Ghosh, Head of Tourism and Hospitality sector, KPMG in India:

Tourism is a clear focus of the government. Currently a Tourism Vision 2030 is underway by the Ministry.

 

The proposed increase in the number of countries under the Visa on Arrival scheme, we expect, should catapult the inbound foreign visits to exceed 8 million in the current calendar year. Announcements on conservation and promotion of World Heritage Sites are welcome, however this needs to be done as per international standards. Other initiatives such as Swacch Bharat, Clean Ganga, smart city, women safety, and tax benefits to Yoga need to be widely communicated to create a positive tourism environment.

 

Overall the tourism, travel and hospitality sector would benefit within the positive economic outlook facilitated by enhanced investment in infrastructure, ease of doing business, Make in India related impetus and more predictable tax environment assured by the Finance Minister.

 

Statement on Healthcare sector - Nilaya Varma, Head of Healthcare sector, KPMG in India:

While It is a welcome move to set up new AIIMS, especially in states like Bihar and J&K which would strengthen the tertiary care infrastructure in these states, however the pressing need is to strengthen the primary and secondary care network, if we have to create better health outcomes.


 
 
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