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100			_aRajan, Asha T. and Ajitha S. _925726
245			_aEconomic and social prospects of tourism: A case of Kerala
260			_aBihar Journal of Public Administration
300			_a17(1), Jan-June, 2020: p.59-70
520			_aKerala 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
650			_aTourism, Socio-economic prospects, Foreign-exchange, Revenue, Kerala _923184
773			_aBihar Journal of Public Administration
906			_aTOURISM - KERALA
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