Kerala Cabinet Approves Cruise Tourism Policy to Boost Kerala Tourism, Coastal Development

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s tourism sector has been progressing strongly over the past ten years. Under the leadership of the LDF government and Minister Mohammed Riyas, the state has achieved notable success across all areas of tourism. Now, Kerala is taking another significant step forward--the state cabinet has approved the Cruise Tourism Policy today.

Minister Mohammed Riyas shared the news via a Facebook post. With the introduction of cruise tourism, Kerala will see new employment opportunities and comprehensive development of coastal regions. The policy is also expected to attract more international tourists to the state. Minister Riyas emphasized in his post that Kerala will emerge as a global tourism hub.

Full text of the Facebook post (Translated):

“Sharing a piece of great news…

The state cabinet has now approved the Cruise Tourism Policy.

Opportunities and benefits of cruise tourism:

• New employment opportunities

• Comprehensive development of coastal regions

• Increased arrival of international tourists

• Kerala will become a global tourism hub.”