Geopolitical tensions, erratic weather cloud Keralam’s foreign tourism outlook
Kerala's tourism sector is facing challenges due to geopolitical tensions and climate-related weather patterns like El Niño. Industry leaders are concerned about the impact on foreign tourist arrivals, particularly in the wellness and Ayurveda segments.
Why it matters
Tourism is a vital economic driver for Kerala, and its vulnerability to global instability and climate change highlights broader economic risks for the region.
Geopolitical tensions, erratic weather cloud Keralam’s foreign tourism outlook left Representational image. The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/dq2pbs/article71551918.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/80759_30_4_2026_19_16_4_1_MUNNAR1.JPG Sandeep Vellaram The fog covered Munnar hill station in Idukki on Thursday. Tourists displaying heightened awareness of and responsiveness to real-time updates on costs, safety, and climatic conditions is adding to the challenges for States such as Keralam THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Keralam is bracing for another foreign tourist season against the backdrop of mounting geopolitical tensions and increasingly erratic weather patterns linked to El Niño. Yet, the State’s tourism industry is looking ahead with cautious optimism, hoping for a strong and steady season after lacklustre seasons in recent years. The emerging trend of ‘alert travel’ — with tourists displaying heightened awareness of and responsiveness to real-time updates on costs, safety, and climatic conditions — is adding to the challenges for States such as Keralam.
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