Abstract:
The Kollam-Paravur coastal stretch in the Indian state of Kerala, stretching along the
Arabian Sea, is a picturesque and significant tourist destination, offering a harmonious blend
of serene beaches, lush greenery, historical landmarks, and cultural experiences, making it an
ideal place for coastal tourism.
This research aims to provide a development plan for coastal tourism from Kollam -
Paravur coastal stretch. This study investigates the relationship between several areas
undeveloped would benefit coastal communities which have the potential for coastal tourism.
This study investigates Kollam’s coastline areas which offer a tonne of untapped potential for
promoting development and achieving cohesion in socio-economic development. There is
immense potential in this region to attract tourists as an economic development and
employment generation. The scattered tourist spots are still not utilized efficiently as it has the
potential to bring development to the state also. It is very much important that coastal tourism
had importance and relevance, so the Kollam - Paravur stretch studies benefited the tourism
industry which shows the relevance of coastal tourism and identifies parameters required to
enhance the quality of the environment. The literature study was conducted to find out the
coastal tourism components, and parameters for benefiting coastal tourism. This study
investigates regional priorities and existing conditions of the Kollam-Paravur coastal region
and identifies issues and potentials. The primary study was conducted in the study area to
identify tourism infrastructure, visitor preferences, and community expectations surveys by
visitor and host population surveys. Potentials and issues to promote coastal tourism
development were studied. Case studies of two cities were done as part of the study to analyze
coastal tourism and its pillars for development needs. Finally, a development plan for coastal
tourism planning is formulated based on the proposals and action plans made through the
identified parameters.
