With respect to the district-wise performance and regional skew of tourist visits in 2023, consider the following:
I. In 2023, domestic tourist visits were more evenly distributed than foreign tourist visits, as shown by the 66.1% share of Central Kerala for foreign tourists compared to the 53.3% share for Central Kerala for domestic tourists.
II. While Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram topped the list for foreign tourist visits, both districts also secured the highest positions for domestic tourist visits in 2022, confirming their sustained significance.
III. The districts with the lowest tourist engagement—Pathanamthitta (941 foreign visits) and Kasaragod (2nd lowest domestic visits in 2023)—are both geographically located in the Northern region of Kerala.
Which of the statements given above is/are accurate?
Examine the following statements related to the administration and key projects of Kerala Tourism:
I. Kerala, being the first state to declare tourism an industry, has its tourism growth evidenced by community-based responsible tourism initiatives, a focus also highlighted by the 14th Five Year Plan.
II. The Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) is headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, and its founding in 1966 makes it older than the official recognition of tourism as an industry (1986).
III. The Vasantholsavam program is a key part of the 14th Five Year Plan's thrust on skill development and promotion of responsible tourism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Analyze the following statements concerning the statistical data presented for Kerala and India's tourism in recent years:
I. The 88% increase in foreign tourist visits to Kerala in 2023 (totaling 6.5 lakh) means that Kerala's growth rate was almost double the domestic tourist growth rate of 50% recorded in 2022.
II. Despite high growth rates in domestic arrivals, the absolute number of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India in 2023 (92,36,108) was approximately fourteen times greater than the total International Tourist Visits recorded in Kerala (6,49,057).
III. The domestic visitor market share is highly concentrated, with Karnataka and Maharashtra together accounting for more than 10% of domestic tourists visiting Kerala from other states.
Which of the statements given above is/are accurate?