Rajan, Asha T. and Ajitha S.
Economic and social prospects of tourism: A case of Kerala - Bihar Journal of Public Administration - 17(1), Jan-June, 2020: p.59-70
Kerala is blessed with varied geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after destinations in Asia. Tourism is the hallmark of Kerala’s economic development and a principal contributor to the State’s economy. Kerala is now recognized internationally as a tourist destination. Tourism enables balanced and sustainable regional growth by generating income and creating employment opportunities especially in trade, transport and hospitality sectors. The sector earns foreign exchange to the State and promotes traditional industries. On this background present study attempts to analyse the contribution of tourism to the gross domestic product of the state and to examine the direct and indirect impact of tourism in Kerala economy. The study analyses achievements of tourism thorough new tourism initiatives of Kerala. The study concluded that tourism is one of the most effective ways of redistributing wealth, by moving money into local economies from other parts of the country and overseas. It brings income into a community that would otherwise not be earned. – Reproduced
Tourism, Socio-economic prospects, Foreign-exchange, Revenue, Kerala
Economic and social prospects of tourism: A case of Kerala - Bihar Journal of Public Administration - 17(1), Jan-June, 2020: p.59-70
Kerala is blessed with varied geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after destinations in Asia. Tourism is the hallmark of Kerala’s economic development and a principal contributor to the State’s economy. Kerala is now recognized internationally as a tourist destination. Tourism enables balanced and sustainable regional growth by generating income and creating employment opportunities especially in trade, transport and hospitality sectors. The sector earns foreign exchange to the State and promotes traditional industries. On this background present study attempts to analyse the contribution of tourism to the gross domestic product of the state and to examine the direct and indirect impact of tourism in Kerala economy. The study analyses achievements of tourism thorough new tourism initiatives of Kerala. The study concluded that tourism is one of the most effective ways of redistributing wealth, by moving money into local economies from other parts of the country and overseas. It brings income into a community that would otherwise not be earned. – Reproduced
Tourism, Socio-economic prospects, Foreign-exchange, Revenue, Kerala