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Domestic dilemma: Not a November to remember for Kerala’s tourism industry
The New Indian Express Kochi
|November 29, 2025
WAKE me up when November ends!
With domestic arrivals remaining unusually low despite the onset of the traditional peak season, Kerala's tourism industry has hit a sour note.
According to stakeholders, bookings and occupancy have plunged by 40%, making this one of the worst Novembers for the sector in recent memory.
Munnar, one of the state's most sought after hill stations year round, mirrors the crisis.
This story is from the November 29, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Kochi.
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