Kerala Tourism earned global recognition by winning the PATA Gold Award 2025 for its engaging, meme-driven social media campaign. Blending internet humour with local culture, the campaign reached over 1.2 million people and sparked 90,000 interactions. Designed for today’s fast-paced digital landscape, it encouraged user participation and storytelling. This win spotlights Kerala as a global leader in creative, authentic, and community-driven tourism promotion.