Kerala has experienced a significant increase in domestic tourist arrivals, showcasing its status as a popular all-season destination with innovative products like the IPL-model Champions Boat League races.After the spectacular week-long Onam celebrations that saw an uptick in tourist arrivals, the third edition of the annual IPL-model CBL, starting later this month, is expected to boost domestic footfallsin all regions of the state.
CBL, located in Kerala’s backwaters, features stunning snake boats (ChundanVallam), powered by rowers, racing past the emerald backwaters, creating a vibrant atmosphere. Commenting on the surge in the flow of domestic tourists, Tourism Minister Shri P A Mohamed Riyas said “the state has been making all efforts to impart further momentum to the post-pandemic upsurge in domestic tourist arrivals in Kerala. “
Kerala’s ‘Aymanam village’ was ranked among the 30 best places to visit by Conde Nast Traveller in 2022 and won the Global Vision Award by Travel Plus Leisure magazine. Kerala Tourism achieved significant achievements in 2022, earning it a spot on TIME magazine’s ’50 Extraordinary Destinations to explore in 2022′ list.