Category: Kerala

With an aim to increase the domestic tourist inflow to the state by 50 per cent by 2021, the Kerala Tourism Department is planning to have a five-month promotional campaign in nine states. The outbreak of Nipah virus has adversely affected the tourism industry of Kerala in recent months. The five-month promotional drive is to overcome this situation and attract more tourists to the Gods Own Country. Fifteen B2B meetings are scheduled between July and November. The first phase of the campaign will commence with a Travel and Tourism Fair in Kolkata (West Bengal) from July 6-8, followed by tourism ... Read more

The Kerala Tourism department is preparing a master plan for the comprehensive development of Kovalam. The tourism minister, Kadakampally Surendran has informed that necessary infrastructure facilities will be set up at Kovalam before the next tourism season. The new facilities include toilets, parking facility, waste management system, safety measures and street lighting at a cost of Rs 24 lakh. The department has already spent for lighting facilities. Rs 70 lakh was sanctioned for the renovation of the footpath. The government is taking necessary steps to develop various tourist destinations in the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram. Blueprint for the heritage street project at Chalai is ... Read more

കേരളം വിസ്മയിപ്പിച്ചെന്നു ഇന്ത്യയിലെ നേപ്പാള്‍ സ്ഥാനപതി ഭരത് കുമാര്‍ രഗ്നി. വിമാനത്തില്‍ ഇരുന്ന് കേരളം കണ്ടപ്പോഴേ ഹരിത ഭംഗിയില്‍ മനസ്സ് നിറഞ്ഞു- ആദ്യമായി കേരള സന്ദര്‍ശനം നടത്തിയ നേപ്പാള്‍ സ്ഥാനപതി പറഞ്ഞു. നേപ്പാളും പ്രകൃതി ഭംഗിയാല്‍ അനുഗ്രഹീതമാണ്. ഇവിടെ പച്ചക്കുന്നുകള്‍ എങ്കില്‍ നേപ്പാളില്‍ മഞ്ഞു പുതച്ച മനോഹരമായ ഹിമാലയന്‍ മലനിരകള്‍ കാണാം. ഇവിടെ ഉയരത്തില്‍ തെങ്ങുകള്‍ കാണാം. അവിടെ പൈന്‍ വൃക്ഷങ്ങളും. ഭരത് കുമാര്‍ പറയുന്നു. തിരുവനന്തപുരത്ത് മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി പിണറായി വിജയനെ കണ്ട നേപ്പാള്‍ സ്ഥാനപതി വ്യവസായികളുടെ സംഘടനയായ ഫിക്കിയുടെ സെമിനാറിലും പങ്കെടുത്തു. ? മുഖ്യമന്ത്രിയുമായുള്ള കൂടിക്കാഴ്ചയെക്കുറിച്ച് വിശദീകരിക്കാമോ = പലകാര്യങ്ങളിലും കേരളത്തിന്‍റെ മികവു പങ്കുവെയ്ക്കാന്‍ സന്നദ്ധനാണെന്ന് മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി ഉറപ്പു നല്‍കി.ആയുര്‍വേദ, ഹെര്‍ബല്‍ ടൂറിസം മേഖലകളില്‍ കേരളവുമായി സഹകരിക്കും.നേപ്പാളിലെ പ്രാദേശിക തലങ്ങളില്‍ കേരള മോഡല്‍ നടപ്പാക്കുന്ന കാര്യത്തിനു വിദഗ്ധരെ അയയ്ക്കാമെന്ന് മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി സമ്മതിച്ചു. നേപ്പാള്‍ സന്ദര്‍ശിക്കാമെന്നും അദ്ദേഹം വാക്ക് നല്‍കിയിട്ടുണ്ട്. ? കേരളത്തെക്കുറിച്ച്.. = മുന്‍കൂട്ടി നിശ്ചയിച്ച പരിപാടികള്‍ ഉള്ളതിനാല്‍ എങ്ങും ... Read more

Neeraj, a man of confidence, is a regular traveler and fond of trekking. He has won many accolades at international events. He was diagnosed with cancer in the foot early in life, and doctors suggested amputation to prevent the spread of the disease. "But that has not really hampered my dedication or determination. I love it outdoors and I have always pushed the limits. My disability does not prevent me from enjoying life or doing something adventurous.” says Neeraj.

Mrunmai Joshi Sasank, one of the young IAS officers in Kerala, will take charge as the new Additional Director of Tourism, as per the cabinet decision taken on 27th June 2018.

The second phase of Jatayu Earth Center project will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on 17th August 2017, informed Tourism Minister Kadakampalli Surendran. The project, located at Chadayamangalam in Kollam, includes the sculpture of the great mythical bird Jatayu mentioned in the Hindu epic Ramayana, cable car – fully manufactured in Switzerland, adventure park and helicopter local flying service. The sculpture at the Earth Centre is considered the largest bird sculpture in the world. This is the first time the state to have helicopter local flying service as part of a tourism project. Permission for the service has ... Read more

Kerala is going to be the first 100 per cent accessible friendly tourism destination in the world. The concept of differently-abled friendly tourism will be materialized through the new project – Barrier Free Kerala Tourism, which kick started on 27th June 2017. Tourism Minister Kadakampalli Surender has lighted the lamp of the project, which will enable the differently-abled people to fulfill their desire to visit any of the tourist destinations of Kerala, which was only a dream before. Minister inaugurated the workshop for accessible tourism and the different projects envisioned for the differently-abled people. “Kerala has set off a new ... Read more

The state government has expedited the steps to envisage Kerala as the Yoga Capital of India. The ministry has decided to allot fifteen acres of land in Karinthalam village of Kasargod as lease to construct Yoga and Naturopathy Post-graduate Institute. The proposed institute will have facility to accommodate 100 patients. Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy will oversee the construction.

Kerala’s backwaters and major rivers are all set for yet another season of traditional boat race – ‘vallam kali’. This year, the government is planning to commence a new concept in boat race - ‘Kerala Boat League’, following the pattern of IPL. “The first nine snake boats (chundan vallam), those display competence in the Nehru Trophy Boat Race will be participating in the KBL,”said the Finance Minister Dr. T M Thomas Issac. He was talking in the General Body Meeting prior to the 66th ‘Nehru Trophy Vallam Kali’.

  In order to overcome the increasing competition from the private sector, KTDC has decided to have a face-lift. Last year the profit of KTDC disclosed a decrease than the previous year. It has reduced from 5.82 to 3.52 crores. Closing of 29 out of 40 beer parlours, establishment of GST and maintenance works in some of the KTDC owned buildings were the reasons for the decline in the profit, as explained by the authorities. KTDC will start new resorts in Muzhappilangad, Kannur and in Calicut Beach. Property has already been acquired for the purpose. “The foundation stone for the ... Read more

There are a myriad number of organizations operating in tandem with the tourism/hospitality sector. But, very few of them do something meaningful to the tourism sector. Apart from development of tourism, at least some of them are showing profound interest in the sustainable development of the ecosystem. Thekkady Destination Promotion Council (TDPC) is such an organization striving for the development of tourism in the area, while taking considerate measures in conserving environment.

Photo Courtesy: Seban Thomas Malayalis (people of Kerala) love monsoons, the pitter patter of the downpour, the smell of the rain-fed land, everything associated with rains, is accepted with great fervour and love in this part of India. The Kerala Tourism Department is all set to explore the beauty of monsoon with the Nishagandhi Monsoon Music Festival. The department will organize Nishagandhi Monsoon Music Festival in the city in July at Kanakakkunnu Palace Grounds in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala. Nishagandhi will host renowned musicians from across the country this July. The tourism department has earmarked a sum of Rs 1 ... Read more

Kerala Tourism, prominent for its innovative ideas for the development of tourism, planning to launch yet another programme named ‘Barrier-free Kerala Tourism,’ which aims to convert the State into a 100 per cent-accessible friendly tourist destination by 2021.The project will be carried out by the Department of Tourism in cooperation with Responsible Tourism (RT) mission, Kerala Tourism Minister Kadakkampally Surendran will inaugurate the commencement of the work of the 'Barrier-Free Kerala Tourism' project on 27 June. An 'Accessible tourism' workshop will also be held the same day in which public-private players in the tourism sector are expected to participate.

The Ernakulam District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) is planning to launch an exclusive initiative to collate data on skilled artisans, dancers and other artists by the end of June, under the Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission project. The project is aimed at promoting experimental tourism. The online directory will have details regarding artists, including their name, coordinators, bio-data and details of stage performances. The initiative is expected to help people from across the globe to access the state’s traditional art forms, handicraft products and artisans. The online directory will provide an opportunity for academics, travellers and event organizers to reach the ... Read more

Yoga Ambassadors Tour (YAT) 2018, a specialist familiarization trip for practicing Yoga, which commenced on 13th June, was a visual treat for tourists across the world. Around 52 representatives from 22 countries were given first-hand experience of the picturesque state Kerala, located in the southernmost part of India. The 10-day tour was a conglomeration of yoga with sightseeing that gave delegates a unique experience of the state. In a way, it has enhanced the scope of Kerala as a global destination for yoga. The state is known for its unique, niche tourism forms. Some of the forms like Eco-tourism, Responsible ... Read more