This research paper will look at the development of tourism and the challenges faced in the development of the Wayanad District in Kerala through primary data that has been gathered through the home stay owners, guides, drivers and the local people as well. The analysis has used descriptive statistics, rank methods of analysis, correlation, factor analysis and multiple regression to analyze the data. The results indicate that the primary source of tourism is the natural attractions yet the lack of road connectivity, poor waste management, inconsistent services and seasonal spikes in the number of visitors negatively affect the growth of tourism. Poor financial resources and training are also disadvantages to sector performance. Even though tourism creates job avenues and sources of income, the locals do not enjoy the fruits of this trade equally. The paper reveals that better infrastructure, enhanced institutional coordination and community involvement, as well as environmentally friendly tourism practices are necessary to make Wayanad sustainable.
Balan et al. (Thu,) studied this question.