Decision follows Minister Riyas’s intervention Thiruvananthapuram, Sep. 02 In a major labour-friendly initiative in the tourism sector, Kerala Government has made it mandatory for classified hotels and other tourist accommodation units in the state to provide restrooms and other basic facilities for tourist taxi drivers carrying domestic and foreign tourists in their vehicles. The decision […]
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Papanasham at Varkala figures among world’s 100 best beaches in Lonely Planet travel book
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Thiruvananthapuram, Feb. 8 In a huge endorsement of Kerala’s lively beach tourism, Papanasham Beach, Varkala, a stunning seaside getaway, has been featured among the 100 best beaches in the world in the prestigious Lonely Planet’s “Best Beaches: 100 of the World’s Most Incredible Beaches’ guide book. Located in Thiruvananthapuram district, Papanasham Beach, also known as […]
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Kerala set a global model in sustainable tourism: Minister
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National Tourism Day theme aligns with Kerala’s tourism goals, says Shri Riyas Thiruvananthapuram, Jan. 25: Noting that Kerala’s tourism goals align perfectly with the theme of National Tourism Day 2024, Tourism Minister Shri P A Mohamed Riyas today said the state has set an enduring global model in sustainable and inclusive tourism by emerging […]
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TIM projects to be completed in time-bound manner: Minister Riyas
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Facilitation centre to be set up to fast track projects Thiruvananthapuram, Jan. 11: All projects presented at the recent Tourism Investors Meet (TIM) organised by the Kerala Tourism Department in association with the industry will be completed in a time-bound manner through a single-window system. A facilitation centre will start functioning at the Department of […]
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New office bearers for ATTOI
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Thiruvananthapuram, Jan. 09: In a significant development for the travel and tourism sector, Mr. Subhash Ghosh has been appointed as the President and Mr. Jihad Husain as Secretary and Mr. Benny Thomas as treasurer of the Association of Tourism Trade Organisations, India (ATTOI). The announcement was made during the organization’s annual general meeting held […]
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The logo of KITTS Alumni (KITTSA) unveiled by Shri Muhammad Riyaz, Minister for PWD and Tourism
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Thiruvananthapuram, Jan. 09: The logo of KITTS Alumni (KITTSA) was unveiled on January 9, 2024, at the Government Guest House in Thiruvananthapuram by Shri. P.A. Muhammad Riyas, Minister for Tourism, Public Works Department. The event was attended by K. Biju IAS, Secretary, Tourism; Dr. M.R. Dileep, Director, KITTS; M.D. Shijil, BRDC, and others. KITTSA Office […]
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Kerala to bring out ‘Mission 2030’ master plan for tourism in 2024: Minister
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Shri Riyas addresses tourism seminar at Keraleeyam Thiruvananthapuram, Nov. 05: Tourism Minister Shri P A Mohamed Riyas today said the government will come up with a comprehensive master plan, ‘Mission 2030,’ for tourism sector next year. Addressing a seminar on tourism held here as part of Keraleeyam, Shri Riyas said the master plan will lay […]
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Kerala to host four day global RT Summit from Feb 25 Tourism Minister to inaugurate the meet at Kumarakom
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Kerala is all set to host a four day global Responsible Tourism (RT) summit from February 25, showcasing the state’s remarkable achievements in evolving an internationally-acclaimed sustainable tourism model over the last one-and-a-half decade and strengthening it further by coalescing the emerging trends and demands. Tourism Minister Shri P A Mohamed Riyas will formally inaugurate […]
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Kerala’s first caravan park will open on February 25 in Vagamon
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The Caravan Tourism project starts with the idea of how people can arrange a safe journey when they cannot go out or travel. Every traveler wants safe travel, accommodation, and food during this time. The Caravan Tourism Project is great hope and opportunity for people who have been unable to travel for a long time […]
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Action plan for the development of Thekkady Tourism Center: PA Mohammad Riyaz
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Thekkady is one of the important tourist destinations in the state. The area, which is visited by many people on a daily basis, is planning comprehensive development activities and innovative programs to attract tourists. As part of this, a high-level meeting was convened to evaluate the activities of Thekkady Tourism Center. It was decided at […]
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Insurance coverage for travelers at 60 Eco-Tourism destinations in Kerala
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The decision to provide insurance cover to travelers visiting 60 eco-tourism centers of the State Forest Department. This is the first such move in the state. The scheme is for one year in association with the United India Insurance Company. The forest department will pay Rs 225 per person per year to the insurance company. […]
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Uncertainty in the tourism sector at Sunday’s lockdown
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Restrictions similar to the lockdown on Sundays are a setback for the tourism sector. The government has not clarified what the restrictions on the tourism sector will be. Despite reports are circulating on social media that pre-booked tours will not be disrupted, neither the DTPC nor the tourism department has officially clarified. Tourists mostly visit […]
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“Fam 2 Malabar 500” Now the world will explore Malabar
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Malabar is a land of great potential for tourism. It still needs to attract tourists from all over the world. This will nurture the tourism potential not only of Malabar but of Kerala as a whole. According to the internationally renowned Lonely Planet, Malabar is one of the 10 unexplored places in the world. The […]
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Government approves Agasthyarkoodam trekking; Insurance coverage is mandatory for travelers
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Jan
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The government has given conditional permission for the Agasthyarkoodam season 2022 trekking. Earlier, it was reported that people would be trafficked from January 14 to February 26. It had been announced that online booking will also start on January 13th for this. Meanwhile, online bookings were postponed due to fears of Omicron. However, the government […]
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Ice & Snow World Visual show at Shankumugham
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After the devastation caused by the covid and the sea, Shankhumukham in Thiruvananthapuram is once again a favorite destination of tourists. People are now flocking to Tsunami Park to experience the spectacle of Ice & Snow World, which was launched under the auspices of the District Tourism Promotion Council. Attractive for children and adults alike, […]