The tourism industry in India is large and growing rapidly, contributing significantly to the country's economy. It is one of India's most profitable industries and a substantial source of foreign exchange. Airlines play an important role in transporting both domestic and international tourists. The hotel industry is also a major part of the tourism sector, directly employing hundreds of thousands of people. Tourism contributes greatly to India's GDP and job market, and these contributions are projected to continue rising significantly in the coming years. However, factors like infrastructure, security, transportation and environmental issues still pose challenges to the sustainable growth of tourism in India.