Kerala to position as global tourism model

Kerala's Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, announced plans to make Kerala a global model for tourism.

The state wants to create a tourism framework that is inclusive and accessible to all travelers.

This includes new tourism products like heli tourism, caravan tourism, and seaplanes.

The state earned Rs 49,053 crore from tourism in 2024, which is more than before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kerala has been a leader in promoting inclusive tourism, including a global women's summit to empower women in the tourism sector.

The Hindu Group Director, N Ram, praised Kerala's inclusive approach during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Suman Billa, from the Government of India, said inclusive development should be a basic principle for all future infrastructure projects.