Karnataka Untapped Tourism Potential

Karnataka, aptly dubbed “One State, Many Worlds,” offers diverse attractions from serene beaches to rich heritage sites. Despite this, the state ranks fourth in domestic and twelfth in international tourist arrivals. Experts highlight missed opportunities in capitalizing on trends like highway tourism and promoting lesser-known UNESCO sites such as Belur and Halebidu. Infrastructure challenges, including inadequate wayside amenities and lack of trained guides, deter potential visitors. With neighboring states enhancing their tourism sectors, Karnataka must prioritize comprehensive development, equitable promotion of all tourist destinations, and improved facilities to fully realize its tourism potential – newindianexpress.com