Moscow’s Tourism Sector Booms with Nearly Twenty Percent Growth, Focuses on India

Sunday, February 9, 2025

Moscow saw nearly twenty percent tourism growth in 2024, with India contributing significantly. New partnerships aim to boost cultural and business travel.

Moscow attracted 19.7 million visitors in the first nine months of 2024, including 1.9 million international tourists, reflecting a 19% growth in foreign arrivals.

India emerged as a significant market, contributing over 61,000 visitors. Highlighting this connection, Moscow showcased its cultural and business tourism offerings at OTM 2025 in Mumbai.

Key initiatives included:

• A tourism agreement with Maharashtra to strengthen travel between Moscow and Mumbai.
• A Business Mission that facilitated over 1,200 meetings between Moscow-based travel companies and global agencies.

Moscow also actively participates in major Indian travel events such as BLTM, SATTE, and MILT Congress. Its focus on B2B partnerships, familiarization trips, and business missions is designed to attract Indian travelers.

With its iconic attractions and expanding partnerships, Moscow is solidifying its position as a popular destination for Indian tourists.