Kerala is the top ranked state of India with highest classified hotels concentration consisting a major chunk of 5-star, 4-star and 3-star hotels. This is a victory, highlighting the top-of-the-mind that Kerala is as a top Tourist destination with its backwaters, greenery and cultural heritage that not many know.
Kerala has excelled in luring premium hospitality investments by doing the right thing of promoting responsible sustainable tourism.
We might say that this consideration of nature and cultural heritage has been a winning formula for Kerala combining right level heady travellers looking for experience and authentic experiences.
There are so many, many Kerala 5 star hotels due to the state being able to maintain quality with high demand for first class accommodations. And these properties have the world’s finest management & impeccable service as well, with panoramic views that bring affluent tourists from all corners of globe. With the increasing number of 4-star and 3-star hotels in Kerala ensures a right blend to its hospitality such that it provides very nice yet affordable alternatives for a larger cross section of travelers.
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The tourism industry of Kerala has been a primary source of income in addition to the development work for socio-economic growth in the region. The aggressive government policies (investment incentives towards hotels and infrastructure) have enabled a better business environment for hospitality investment.
The state’s other different selling points such as its Ayurveda wellness retreats, houseboat cruises and cultural festivals largely contributing to its reputation as favorite tourist destination both domestically and internationally. The mix of beautiful nature, rich culture and warm host has resulted Kerala to be a magnet.
Kerala, as with room for higher hotel classification in state is also a clear marker that how serious the state is about delivering quality and service. The Stringent Classification process of the Department of tourism makes it possible for the hotels to fulfill real standards and stands best tourist popular experience.
Besides tourism, the expansion of hospitality in Kerala has also helped in uplifting the related industry like transportation (by air or metro) and malls, retail and local handicrafts. The attention to sustainable tourism practices has helped in preserving the environment and catalyzing community development of the state.
Apart from the plethora of hotels now listed, Kerala’s tourism department is now trying to ramp up the number of high-quality homestays in this state. Had its purpose, this drives enough more things on which a tourist could choose from, and better diversify the benefits to those economic slaves that make tourism profitable.
