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Mini Chapters | Tourism | India | Volume 12 Issue 6, June 2023 | Rating: 4.8 / 10

Revolution of Tourism Industry in Karnataka

Vishnu K S

Abstract: The tourism industry in Karnataka is a major contributor to the state's economy. In 2019 The tourism sector of Karnataka contributed 14. % to the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of the state in the financial year 2019 - 20. It has also provided more than 30 lakh job opportunities. The state of Karnataka attracts 12% of the tourists visiting India. By this, Karnataka state is at the third position in the country.5.4 lakh foreign tourists visited Karnataka in 2018. Karnataka offers many tourism opportunities in line with its logo of "One State, Many Worlds". The state is home to a wide range of tourist attractions, including historical monuments, temples, beaches, wildlife sanctuaries, hill stations, and more. Karnataka has world class tourist destinations like Hampi, Mysore, Bangalore, Coorg, Udupi etc. Due to improved infrastructure, increasing tourist visits and increasing middle class population, Karnataka has the potential to revolutionize the tourism industry. In this regard, the factors that hinder the growth of tourism industry in Karnataka have been identified in this article. This work discusses the steps to be taken to achieve rapid development in the tourism industry of the state.

Keywords: Sustainable tourism, Digital marketing, Inbound tourism, MICE tourism, Script Your Adventure, The Karnataka Tourism Policy

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 6, June 2023,

Pages: 1586 - 1588