The tourism industry in Kerala is of great importance to the state's economy, making substantial contributions to revenue, employment, and foreign exchange profits. In recent years, tourism has emerged as a significant economic sector in the state, generating considerable cash, with total revenue surpassing ₹45,000 Crore per year. Furthermore, the industry offers job opportunities to roughly 1.5 million individuals through direct and indirect means in many sectors such as hospitality, transportation, and tour operations. Moreover, the tourism industry in Kerala substantially contributes to India's foreign exchange profits, attracting many international tourists. Therefore, tourism is crucial in stimulating economic growth, promoting rural development, and facilitating cultural interchange within the state. In the last decade, Kerala, one of India's most popular tourist destinations, has faced several setbacks, primarily due to natural disasters. From floods to cyclones and landslides, these disasters have severely impacted the tourism sector, which plays a crucial role in the state's economy. This article seeks to highlight the challenges posed by these disasters while presenting data to measure the performance of the tourism sector over the past decade. Natural calamities, especially floods, landslides and cyclones, and epidemics like CORONA and Nipah have played a major role in destabilizing tourism, severely impacting the lives of those dependent on the sector. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the performance of the tourism sector during this period, focusing on the natural disasters that caused disruptions. The study uses statistics from past couple of decades to explore the extent of damage, decline in visitors and loss of income in Kerala. It discusses recovery strategies and how the state can improve its resilience against future disasters.