Business & Educational Tourism

Challenges and Future Outlook:

• Challenges: The need for more specialized educational infrastructure, attracting world-class faculty, and fostering greater collaboration between academic institutions and the tourism industry. Promoting Meghalaya as a distinct educational tourism destination requires targeted marketing.
• Future Outlook: With sustained investment in infrastructure, skill development, and promotion of its unique natural and cultural assets, Meghalaya has significant potential to grow as a hub for both business and educational tourism, diversifying its economy and creating employment opportunities for its youth.27 The focus on sustainable and responsible tourism also aligns well with the objectives of educational tourism, offering authentic and meaningful learning experiences.