Foreign tourist arrivals was 7,32,985 while 93,81 455 domestic travellers visited the state during the period, Tourism Minister A P Anilkumar told reporters here today.
The God's Own Country, known for its backwaters, houseboats and serene beaches, netted a foreign exchange income of Rs.3,797.37 crore for the period, he said.
Revenue from tourism sector was Rs.19,037 crore last year against Rs.17,348 crore during the previous year, he added.
To woo more foreign tourists, Kerala Tourism Department would conduct road shows in several countries, including Russia, Australia and the Gulf region, he said.
