Tamil Nadu retains its numero uno position in terms of tourist arrivals for the fifth time

While inaugurating the 46th Indian Tourism and Trade exhibition at Island Grounds, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami stated that Tamil Nadu for the fifth consecutive year retained its numero uno position in terms of tourist arrivals.

He also claimed that Tamil Nadu had the highest tourist arrival from the year 2014 to 2017. And in 201839 crore domestic and 61 lakh foreign tourists visited Tamil Nadu. In fact, the number of tourists to Mamallapuram, which is a UNESCO heritage site, has increased after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held an informal summit there.
The Chief Minister further stated that Tamil Nadu has also identified new tourist places, and developmental works have been started in those spots. Various initiatives have been introduced to create job opportunities, he added. He stated that the state has allotted INR 99.91 crore for development of coastal tourism places by building basic amenities like toilets and drinking water facilities.

Referring to this development, Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam said that temple tourism was also a reason to attract more tourists in the state.
The Chief Minister further added that the said 70-day fair will be helpful for people to know more about the state government’s schemes. The departments will be showcasing their services in the said fair, whereas visitors will be able to take part in entertainment activities and amusement rides too.