COASTAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR KOLLAM - PARAVUR COASTAL STRETCH

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.