Archive · 30 Jul 2025
India's Crumbling Cities Harming Tourism, Says Ex-CEO
Some people are worried that India's cities are not in good shape.
They say the bad roads, flooding, and lack of upkeep are turning away tourists and hurting the country's economy.
One expert mentioned that the number of tourists visiting India is lower than it was before, unlike other countries that are doing better.
They think the cities are a mess.
They feel that the situation is damaging India's image and ability to attract visitors.
One place, Goa, is doing better with tourism.
Former Jet Airways CEO Sanjiv Kapoor states foreign tourist arrivals are below 2019 levels.
Kapoor attributes the decline to India's poor urban infrastructure, which he says hurts the economy.
Marketing veteran Suhel Seth criticizes the 'unimaginable urban decay' in major Indian cities.
Amitabh Kant, former NITI Aayog CEO, supports Seth's criticism of Gurugram's infrastructure.
Goa has shown a partial recovery in tourism, with increased domestic and international tourist arrivals in 2024.
- Who
- Sanjiv Kapoor, Suhel Seth, Amitabh Kant, and Mathilde R commented on the issue.
- What
- Criticism of India's urban infrastructure and its impact on tourism and the economy.
- When
- Recent comments and observations made in July 2025.
- Where
- Major Indian cities, specifically Gurugram and Goa.
- Why
- To highlight the negative effects of poor urban infrastructure on India's economy and international image.
Critics of Infrastructure
No opposing side presented
Infrastructure Condition
Critics of Infrastructure
India's urban infrastructure is failing and needs improvement.
No opposing side presented
No opposing viewpoint provided in the source material.
Impact on India
Critics of Infrastructure
Poor infrastructure and civic management negatively affect India's global image and investment.
No opposing side presented
No opposing viewpoint provided in the source material.
Urban Decay
Critics of Infrastructure
The urban decline is unacceptable.
No opposing side presented
No opposing viewpoint provided in the source material.
- Key Critic
- Suhel Seth
- Supporting Voices
- Sanjiv Kapoor, Amitabh Kant, and Mathilde R
- Main Issue
- Poor urban infrastructure
- Impact
- Damage to India's image and economic prospects
- Goa Tourism
- Partial recovery in domestic and international arrivals in 2024
