<h1>Tourism Boost: January 2013 Sees 20.6% Rise in Foreign Exchange Earnings and 2.6% Increase in Tourist Arrivals.</h1> Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEEs) from tourism in January 2013 increased by 20.6% in Rupee terms compared to January 2012. Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) also rose by 2.6% during the same period, reaching 6.99 lakh compared to 6.81 lakh in January 2012. In US dollar terms, FEEs grew by 13.6%, amounting to US$ 1.91 billion compared to US$ 1.68 billion in January 2012. The Ministry of Tourism compiles these monthly estimates based on data from major ports and the Reserve Bank of India.