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September 22, 2025California anticipates over five lakh Indian visitors by 2025, driven by strengthened trade ties, improved air connectivity, and a growing interest in the state’s diverse attractions. This surge reflects California’s strategic focus on the Indian market, enhanced by campaigns and direct flight routes, making it a prime destination for Indian travelers seeking new experiences.Visit California wrapped up its third trade and media mission to India, held from September 15 to 18, 2025, in the bustling cities of Mumbai and New Delhi. The event brought together representatives from 25 businesses and destinations in California, aiming to strengthen existing relationships with India’s travel trade and media sectors. The mission also served to highlight California’s new tourism offerings while reaffirming the state’s dedication to Indian travelers, one of the fastest-growing international markets.Advertisement As the official destination management organization for California, Visit California’s mission focused on promoting the state’s diverse tourism opportunities to the Indian market. The mission facilitated meaningful connections between California’s tourism industry and Indian travel professionals, allowing for valuable exchanges that would help generate new travel packages catering specifically to Indian tourists. It also provided an excellent platform for sharing updates on the latest attractions and experiences in California.The delegation included a wide range of representatives from California’s tourism sector, from popular destinations like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Santa Monica, to world-famous attractions such as Disney Destinations, Universal Studios, and PIER 39. Other destinations and organizations that participated in the mission included Visit Lake Tahoe, Visit Fresno County, Citadel Outlets, Visit Tri-Valley, Visit Fairfield, Santa Cruz County, Mammoth Lakes Tourism, and the Marina del Rey Tourism Board. Alongside these, hospitality and winery partners also contributed, showcasing the variety and richness of California’s travel offerings.India continues to be one of California’s fastest-growing markets for international tourism. In 2024, the state saw approximately 569,000 Indian visitors, with projections indicating that number will increase to 587,000 by 2025, reflecting a growth rate of around 3%. Additionally, Ind …
