The Research & Analytics (R&A) Division is the statistical wing of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. It is responsible for the collection, compilation, analysis, and dissemination of India's official tourism statistics — covering inbound, outbound, and domestic tourism.
The Division's work spans six core areas:
| SNo. | Area | Key Activities |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Core Statistical Processing & Analysis | Processing arrival/departure data from BoI; compiling DTVs & FTVs from States/UTs; monthly FEE estimation; Tourism GDP & employment analysis from PLFS, NAS, MoSPI datasets; monitoring of 102 TTDI indicators. |
| 2 | National Surveys & Research | Execution of International Passenger Survey (IPS) and Domestic Tourism Expenditure Survey (DTES); preparation of Tourism Satellite Account (TSA); market research and feasibility studies. |
| 3 | Digital Interventions & External Data | Implementation of nationwide Online Data Digitisation System and dashboards; collaboration with OTAs (MMT, Agoda, Yatra) for accommodation data; financial & technical support to States/UTs. |
| 4 | Flagship Publications | Annual India Tourism Statistics (Compendium); Quarterly Tourism Snapshot; contribution to Ministry's Annual Report. |
| 5 | Inter-Ministerial & International Coordination | Mandatory data supply to UN Tourism and global bodies; coordination for NTAC, DGQI, and high-level references. |
| 6 | Institutional & Statutory Obligations | Parliamentary Questions & Standing Committee submissions; RTI matter management; research support to universities and institutions. |