Tag: Kerala is open

Marking the new tourism season, the first cruise ship will arrive at Kochi port by 15th October. After Kochi, the luxury cruise ship MV Boudicca, carrying  522 tourists, will reach Vizhinjam the next day at around 8 AM. The tourists disembarking at the Vizhinjam port will be received by the tourism authorities in traditional style. After sightseeing in different tourism attractions of the region, the group will set off to Colombo at evening. The luxury ship belongs to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will have 388 crew members other than the 522 tourists.  Most of the tourists are from the UK. ... Read more

The short video released by famous brand Samsonite saying ‘Kerala is Open’ has become viral in the social media. It was a boost for the Kerala tourism industry, which has been bouncing back from recent floods, which caused widespread damages to the industry. The 40 second video has been shared by thousands of people, including prominent personalities like Former Union Minister Shashi Tharoor, Kerala Tourism Minister Kadakampalli Surendran, Renowned film actor Prithwiraj Sukumaran etc. Recently Indian Cricket Team Captain Virat Kohli has also shared the video on his Facebook page. “What a comeback from Kerala! As they say, when the ... Read more

Kerala Tourism has bagged the prestigious ‘Best State for Leisure Tourism’ award at the Zee Business Travel Award. Sooraj P K from the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala, received the honour at the Zee Business Travel Awards function held at Oberoi Hotel. Union Minister of State for Tourism K J Alphons was the Chief Guest and Anil Kumarsingh Gayan, Minister of Tourism, Mauritius, was the Guest of Honour at the ceremony. One of the most eclectic awards for tourism in India, the Zee Business Travel Awards honour those who are responsible for taking the travel industry to greater heights. The ... Read more