The Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with NITI Aayog, released a report titled 'Unlocking Growth in Tourism & Hospitality' at a national workshop held in New Delhi. The report presents a comprehensive framework to simplify regulations, enhance ease of doing business, attract investment and accelerate sustainable development in India's tourism and hospitality sector. It was released by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, NITI Aayog Member Rajiv Gauba, Tourism Ministry Secretary Bhuvnesh Kumar, and Additional Secretary Suman Billa. In their addresses, the dignitaries described tourism as a key driver of economic growth, employment generation and regional development, and stressed the need for coordinated action among the Central Government, State Governments and industry stakeholders. Based on a detailed assessment of regulations governing accommodation providers, hospitality establishments, homestays, food and beverage services, tour operators and tourism infrastructure projects, the report identifies key regulatory barriers affecting investment, project implementation, accommodation capacity and institutional coordination. It recommends measures to simplify regulatory and approval processes, reduce the compliance burden, strengthen inter-departmental coordination, expand accommodation capacity and promote tourism entrepreneurship. Aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, the report seeks to strengthen tourism's contribution to economic growth, employment generation and regional development while promoting sustainable, inclusive and globally competitive tourist destinations. The national workshop was attended by representatives of State Governments, industry associations, hospitality stakeholders, online travel platforms, academic institutions, knowledge partners and central ministries. Discussions centred on tourism investment, regulatory reform, accommodation capacity, environmental sustainability and a roadmap for tourism-led growth under Viksit Bharat 2047. The workshop concluded with a shared commitment among stakeholders to work collaboratively towards a simpler, more investment-friendly and globally competitive tourism ecosystem.