Visa on arrival for American citizens may boost tourism

NEW DELHI: The Modi government's decision to extend 'visa on arrival' to US citizens is not just an emotional pitch but makes good economics too. US citizens happen to be the topmost spenders among foreign tourists. Analysis of tourism ministry and UNWTO data by think-tank Swaniti show that the US citizens are one of the higher spenders in the world with per capita spending at $1350 in 2012.