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Kerala Tourism Expects 12 Percent Surge in Visitors This Year
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News18•06-10-2026, 16:30
Kerala Tourism Expects 12 Percent Surge in Visitors This Year
- •Kerala Tourism anticipates a 10 to 12 percent increase in overall tourist footfalls this year, driven largely by robust domestic travel.
- •The state recorded around 2.58 crore total visitors in 2025, with domestic numbers compensating for ongoing challenges in international arrivals.
- •The government has allocated a budget of Rs 325.36 crore for 2026-27 to develop infrastructure and promote responsible tourism highlighting local culture and heritage.
- •Tourism promotional roadshows have been expanded to 16 cities this year, targeting key domestic source markets including neighboring states, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
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The Keralam Tourism Department expects a 10-12 percent rise in tourist footfalls this year, driven largely by robust domestic tourism after recording around 2.58 crore overall visitors last year.
For the 2026-27 period, the state has allocated a budget of Rs 325.36 crore dedicated to developing tourist infrastructure and promoting Keralam as a top destination.
Keralam's major domestic source markets include all neighbouring states, alongside Maharashtra and Gujarat, prompting the state to increase its promotional roadshows to 16 cities this year.
