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 […]
Category Archives: Kerala
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Jul
Jul
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 […]
Headlines Slider Malayalam, Interview, Kerala
കേരളം മനോഹരമെന്ന് നേപ്പാള് സ്ഥാനപതി; ഇനിയും വരുമെന്ന് വാഗ്ദാനം
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Jun
Jun
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 […]
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Jun
Jun
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.
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Jun
Jun
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.
Adventure Tourism, Kerala, News, Second Headline
Jatayu Earth Center’s phase II will be operational on Aug 17
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Jun
Jun
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 […]
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Jun
Jun
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 […]
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Jun
Jun
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.
Festival and Events, Kerala, News, Second Headline
Sahin Tendulkar to be Chief Guest in Nehru Trophy Boat Race 2018
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Jun
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’.
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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 […]
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Jun
Jun
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.
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Jun
Jun
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 […]
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Jun
Jun
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.
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Jun
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, […]
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Jun
Jun
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 […]