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Tourism Kerala

The total revenue generated by the tourism industry in Kerala in 2007 crossed the Rs.100 billion mark for the first time, according to figures released recently.

The total revenue generated from tourism in Kerala in 2007 was Rs.114.33 billion; an increase of 25.28 percent from the previous year when it was Rs.91.26 billion.

Foreign exchange earnings by the sector also grew by 32.82 percent in 2007 touching Rs.26.41 billion mark.

Both foreign and domestic tourist arrivals were strong in the traditional “off season” of May-August as well though the traditional “peak season” of January-February and November-December continue to account for a majority of the tourist arrivals.

The state now promotes “responsible tourism” .