Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Assessing global perceptions of India: Policy implications drawn from foreign tourism narratives Subject The topic of the resource exploratory factor analysis; India; mixed method; outer perspective; tourist destination Description An account of the resource This study scrutinizes Indias growing appeal as a tourist destination, accentuated by government initiatives and innovative tourism policies like the e-visa program, Incredible India Campaign 2.0 and digital advancements in the travel sector. With the diminishing impact of COVID-19, there is a noticeable surge in various forms of tourism inbound, outbound and domestic. The primary focus is to understand the driving factors behind the choice of India as a destination for inbound tourists. This research delves into these motivations, providing a global perspective on Indias attractiveness. A mixed-method approach was employed, utilizing convenience sampling for data collection. The quantitative analysis was based on a survey, informed by a literature review, comprising 390 respondents from 10 diverse Indian destinations. Additionally, 25 qualitative interviews were conducted, aiming to enrich and triangulate the quantitative findings. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) revealed five predominant motivations among inbound tourists: culinary interests, spiritual pursuits, budget-consciousness, cultural curiosity and natural allure. These findings were substantiated through thematic analysis. The outcomes have significant practical ramifications for destination managers and tourism policy developers in India. By understanding these key motivators, they can devise targeted strategies for enhancing the appeal of India to these specific tourist segments. This study not only aids in refining tourism promotion efforts but also contributes to the academic discourse on tourist motivation offering a fresh international perspective on Indias image as a tourist destination. by the author, licensee University of Lodz Lodz University Press, Lodz, Poland. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kaurav R.P.S.; Kainthola S.; Baber R.; Tiwari P. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Turyzm/Tourism, Vol-34, No. 1, pp. 57-66. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lodz University Press Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024-01-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.18778/0867-5856.34.1.05" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.18778/0867-5856.34.1.05</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85198114510&amp;doi=10.18778%2F0867-5856.34.1.05&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=97c5b0958974b89e7dcc02b8f4549d03" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85198114510&amp;doi=10.18778%2f0867-5856.34.1.05&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=97c5b0958974b89e7dcc02b8f4549d03</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access Relation A related resource ISSN: 8675856 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Kaurav R.P.S., FORE School of Management, New Delhi, India; Kainthola S., Institute of Hotel Management, Catering &amp; Nutrition PUSA, New Delhi, India; Baber R., Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Tiwari P., GLA University, Mathura, India