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Statistics Book 2007.pdf - Kerala Tourism

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Dr. VENU V<br />

SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT<br />

TOURISM DEPARTMENT<br />

Government of <strong>Kerala</strong><br />

Thiruvananthapuram 695 001<br />

Telefax: +91-471-2327994<br />

Phone: 2518977<br />

Email: venu@keralatourism.org<br />

www.keralatourism.org<br />

MESSAGE<br />

<strong>Kerala</strong>, the lush green strip of land on the southwest coast of India lies<br />

snuggled between the vast Arabian Sea on its west and the Western<br />

Ghats in the east. This tropical paradise with its spectacular and diverse<br />

natural attractions has long attracted holidaymakers from across the<br />

world. A 600 km long coastline stretching across 11 out of its fourteen districts, numerous<br />

canals networked by placid backwaters and misty hill stations dotting the landscape has made<br />

it one of the most acclaimed state in the world. Be it the centuries-old holistic medicine of<br />

Ayurveda, the unique boat races that is the largest team sport in the world, the ride through<br />

the winding waterways in a cosy houseboat or the colourful and exotic festivals, <strong>Kerala</strong> offers a<br />

multitude of experience to the tourists.<br />

The land’s natural beauty is further enhanced by a rich tradition of music and arts dating back<br />

over a thousand years, making <strong>Kerala</strong> truly God’s Own Country. From the oldest ritual dance<br />

drama of Koodiyattom to Kathakali referred to as the first theatre of imagination of the world,<br />

<strong>Kerala</strong>’s rich cultural heritage is a feast for the discerning traveller.<br />

This book titled <strong>Kerala</strong> <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Statistics</strong> 2007 covers data pertaining to International and National<br />

Tourist inflow, the key markets, trends in tourist arrivals, earnings from tourism and much<br />

useful information relating to the tourism industry. The concerted effort behind this book is<br />

laudable and I am confident that <strong>Kerala</strong> <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Statistics</strong> 2007, prepared by the Research &<br />

<strong>Statistics</strong> Division of the Department of <strong>Tourism</strong> will provide important information to the<br />

planners, research scholars, academicians and stakeholders of the tourism industry. I wish this<br />

endeavour all success.<br />

Thiruvananthapuram<br />

20.01.2009<br />

Dr. Venu V

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