Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan
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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.
