Tourist arrivals in Keralam post modest growth; foreign footfall remains sluggish

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Amid shifting fortunes in the global travel industry, driven by fast-paced geopolitical developments, Keralam, a popular tourist destination in south India, recorded modest growth in tourist arrivals in the first six months of the calendar year. Domestic tourist arrivals registered a 10.47% increase, while foreign tourist arrivals grew by just 8.3% compared to the corresponding period last year.

Although tourist arrivals witnessed an increase over the previous year, the relatively modest growth rates indicate that the State’s tourism sector is likely to register only marginal growth this year, if the current trend is any indication, and the recovery in foreign segment would be relatively long. Why Sri Lanka’s tourism is thriving amid crises while Keralam struggles to regain lost ground despite its advantages Why Sri Lanka’s tourism is thriving amid crises while Keralam struggles to regain lost ground despite its advantages The two destinations offer comparable tourism experiences and products.