Tourism Development through Sustainable Transformation Tourism has become one of the fastest-growing industries worldwide, intrinsically linked to culture, environment, and livelihoods. The theme for World Tourism Day 2025 – “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation” – underscores the urgent need to align tourism growth with environmental sustainability and community welfare. In Kerala, where tourism is both an […]
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Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 06: Sky spectacle at University Stadium concludes on Sept. 7 King Mahabali, with a glittering crown on his head, strode majestically in the evening skies over the city as a fleet of thousand drones wove spectacular aerial images of the Onam festival, turning out to be a showstopper for tourists and public on […]
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“Experience” Kerala: A Blind Woman’s Journey Through Kerala
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“Experience” Kerala: A Blind Woman’s Journey Through Kerala
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Potential of women-centric tourism remains under-utilized: Global Women Conference
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Idukki, Dec. 01: Kerala has a “perfect ecosystem” to tap into the economic opportunities created by women tourists and female entrepreneurs in the travel industry, a pioneering three-day international conclave noted today. As the number of women tourists is increasing rapidly across the world, Kerala holds “great potential” to utilise this opportunity amid the state’s […]
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Minister Riyas to flag off seaplane on Nov. 11 at Bolgatty
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Thiruvananthapuram, Nov. 08: Tourism and Public Works Minister Shri PA Mohamed Riyas will flag off the seaplane service that meant to boost the tourism sector in the state on November 11. Minister for Industries, Law and Coir Shri P Rajeeve will preside over the function to be held at Bolgatty Palace, Kochi at 9.30 am. Later, […]
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ATTOI Hosts Successful 3rd Roadshow in Hyderabad
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Hyderabad, Oct. 18: The Association of Tourism Trade Organizations India (ATTOI) successfully conducted its third roadshow at the Best Western Hotel, Hyderabad. Following the success of earlier events in Coimbatore and Chennai, the Hyderabad event brought together key stakeholders from across the tourism industry. The event witnessed participation from 43 tourism stakeholders, including representatives from […]
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State capital among top 10 most trending places 2025, reveals global survey
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Travel major Skyscanner’s data place city in 10th spot Thiruvananthapuram, Oct. 14: A survey by global travel leader Skyscanner has placed Kerala capital in the 10th position in the list of the ‘Most Popular Places to Visit in 2025’. The Edinburg-headquartered flight and accommodation booking platform has collected the data based on the biggest increase in […]
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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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Tourism emerging as Kerala’s key engine of growth: P A Mohamed Riyas Minister opens KITTS Academic Annex Block Thiruvananthapuram, Aug. 29: Public Works and Tourism Minister Shri P A Mohamed Riyas today said that tourism will become an important sector contributing a significant share of Kerala’s domestic growth. He was inaugurating the Academic Annex Block […]
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The Travel Planners Marks 25 Years of Excellence in India Tourism
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Thiruvananthapuram, Aug. 02: On August 2, 2024, The Travel Planners, a premier tour operator in Kerala, India, celebrated its 25th anniversary at The Leela Hotel, Kovalam. The event was inaugurated by Dr. Venu IAS, Chief Secretary of Kerala, and featured distinguished guests from the tourism industry, including Mr. Em Najeeb, Mr. Narayanan, Mr. Baby Mathew, […]
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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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Pre-sale ticket counter opened for ‘Vasantholsavam’. Mayor Arya Rajendran presents first ticket to V K Prasanth, MLA
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Pre-sale ticket counter opened for ‘Vasantholsavam’. Mayor Arya Rajendran presents Vasantholsavam first ticket to V K Prasanth, MLA Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 19: Corporation Mayor Smt Arya Rajendran today inaugurated the pre-sale ticket counter for ‘Vasantholsavam – New Year Illumination 2023’ ushering in Christmas and New Year celebrations, organised by the Department of Tourism at Kanakakkunnu Palace […]