Statistics Book 2007.pdf - Kerala Tourism

2.12. EARNINGS FROM TOURISM IN KERALA
Foreign exchange earnings from tourism have shown a steady growth over the years. In 2007, Kerala has
earned Rs.2640.94 crores as foreign exchange earnings from tourism against Rs.1988.40 crores in the
year 2006, showing a growth of 32.82%. Table 2.12.1 and Graph 2.12.1 shows the estimates of earnings
from foreign tourists during the last seven years. The average growth rate is 25.99% over the period
2001-2007.
TABLE 2.12.1
EARNINGS FROM TOURISM 2001-2007
Year Foreign % of Earnings Total revenue % of
Exchange Earnings Increase from Domestic generated from Increase
(Rs. In Crores) Tourists Tourism (Direct
(Rs. In Crores) & Indirect)
2001 535.00 1.85 2561.16 4500.00 9.58
2002 705.67 31.90 3011.31 4931.00 20.42
2003 983.37 39.35 3492.68 5938.00 12.83
2004 1266.77 28.82 3881.92 6829.00 15.01
2005 1552.31 22.54 4281.42 7738.00 13.31
2006 1988.40 28.09 4891.94 9126.00 17.94
2007 2640.94 32.82 5978.65 11433.00 25.28
Graph 2.12.1
EARNINGS FROM TOURISM 2001-2007
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