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ECONOMIC IMPACT OF KONNI ECOTOURISM ON THE PATHANAMTHITTA DISTRICT: EVIDENCE FROM KONNI, KERALA, INDIA

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Dr.D.Mahila Vasanthi Thangam,Dr.Rinoy Babu Manakkalethu,Mr.T.Augustus Immanuel Pauldurai,Dr.Nisha Malini,Ms.R.Usha,
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.10.771

Abstract

Tourism is one of the fast-growing industries, significantly contributes to the world GDP. Along with the increasing growth of tourism, 'ecotourism is crucial. Kerala is known as “Gods own Country," Pathanamthitta is considered the hub of pilgrim centres in Kerala. Konni is one of the popular ecotourism centres in Pathanamthitta. This study is an exploratory research, carried out using secondary data for a period 15 years from 2006 to 2021 to analyze the economic impact of Konni ecotourism on Pathanamthitta District. Ordinary Least Square regression result indicates that the net income from Konni ecotourism Centre has a positive and significant influence on Pathanamthitta District's Net State Domestic Product. One percent increase in net income for the Konni ecotourism centre will bring up district level income of Pathanamthitta by 27 percent. If the working of tourist attractions are planned and controlled effectively, Konni ecotourism centre could be a model one.

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