Tourism Industry in Kerala

The Department of Tourism, Kerala Government regulates and supervises tourism in Kerala. Tourism is a fast growing economic sector that promotes and supports the cultural exchange, generates more employment and conserve the heritage. The sector plays a vital role in the economic growth of the state, and continues to be a leading tourism destination in the country. Kerala is one among the world’s leading center for Responsible Tourism. Kerala became the first State in India to launch a literary tourism circuit, the Malabar Literary Circuit. It links the birthplaces, museums, homes, and memorials of Malayalam literary personalities across Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Palakkad districts. Kerala also conducted the first gender audit of the tourism sector in the country, with the participation of UN Women India. This tourism policy has been introduced to support the women entrepreneurs in homestays, community leadership, tour operations,and women friendly tourism centres.