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Key Points

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Overall growth of 0.08% in visitor numbers compared with the same period last year.

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Domestic tourists: 59.02 lakh; International tourists: 2.36 lakh.

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Tourism Minister emphasizes diversification beyond beach holidays.

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Focus areas: wellness, heritage, meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions, adventure, nautical, spiritual, gastronomy, and work‑away stays.

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Summary

July alone saw a 2.27% increase in arrivals compared with July 2025.

The state is promoting year‑round tourism, including wellness, heritage, adventure, nautical and spiritual experiences.

Efforts are also aimed at attracting more international visitors and improving air connectivity.

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New Words to Learn

16 words
monsoon
the rainy season that lasts several months
tourist
someone who travels to see new places and learn about them
visitor
a person who comes to a place for a short time
lakh
one hundred thousand
domestic
coming from the same country
international
coming from other countries
percentage
a way to show part of a whole out of 100
increase
to become larger or more
resilient
able to stay strong and keep going even when faced with problems
heritage
important old buildings, traditions, or objects that tell about a culture
wellness
the state of being healthy in body and mind
nautical
related to ships, boats, or the sea
spiritual
relating to thoughts about the meaning of life or inner peace
gastronomy
the art and study of cooking and eating good food
work‑away
a trip where people work while they stay in a new place
meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions
big organized events where people gather to discuss ideas, learn, or show products
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