Date:19/11/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/11/19/stories/2008111953680300.htm

Kerala

In deep waters

— Photo: H. Vibhu

Bad times: The tourism season has begun in Alappuzha, home to around 600 of the exotic houseboats. However, the global financial meltdown seems to have affected the sector, with the industry predicting a 50 per cent fall in both domestic and foreign tourist arrival.