Kerala recorded 2.58 crore tourists in 2025, up 12.5% year-on-year, including 2.50 crore domestic and 8.2 lakh international visitors. Travellers from the UK, US, Germany, France, Malaysia, Australia, and Saudi Arabia contributed to the surge. Idukki led domestic footfall, while Ernakulam topped foreign arrivals, reinforcing Kerala’s global appeal.