Kerala Assembly | Two more cine-tourism destinations to be developed next year, says Governor
The Hindu
The policy address made by Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan in the Assembly on Thursday announced that the State government has plans to develop two more cine-tourism destinations in the upcoming fiscal year in tune with the recovery of the tourism sector during the post-pandemic period.
The policy address made by Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan in the Assembly on Thursday announced that the State government has plans to develop two more cine-tourism destinations in the upcoming fiscal year in tune with the recovery of the tourism sector during the post-pandemic period.
The tourism sector in Kerala witnessed a remarkable recovery post-COVID-19, with the first three quarters of 2023 marking an all-time high of 1,59,68,616 domestic arrivals, showcasing a 21.12% increase from the pre-COVID-19 records.
Foreign tourist visits during this period also surged by 116.25% compared to the same period in 2022.
With government support, heli and cruise tourism are becoming a reality in Kerala, said the Governor.
Kerala also solidified its status as a prime investment hub, by attracting investment offers to the tune of ₹15,126 crore through the successful conduct of the Tourism Investors Meet last year (2023), he added.
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