- The most important feature of Kerala tourism is that they create employment opportunities and generate income and thereby the economic development of the nation. So, the tourism sector is recognised as a revenue generating sector by the government. Now a days, the concept of eco tourism gaining significance in the development of the nation. Evironment friendly tourism gives positive experience to the visitors and reduce the impact of tourism on environmentand also provides employment and financial opportunities for the society.In this context this paper seeks to make an overall review of Kerala Tourism and also make an empirical study of a typical eco tourisum destination viz Kumbalangi in Ernakulum District. Kumbalangi is recognised as First Model Tourism Village in whole of India.

Keywords : Tourisum, Kumbalangi, Economic development