Tag: Kerala Tourism

A group of ten exceptionally talented social media influencers from Middle East are touring the God’s Own Country at present and, are all praising the land, its culture, cuisine and hospitality. The all-ladies group include travel bloggers, social media influencers, food bloggers and photographers from the different Emirates. The group have started their FAM tour from Kochi on November 24. The familiarisation trip organized by East Bound Discoveries, in association with Luxury Travels Kuwait, will conclude on November 30. The FAM trip, which is also partially supported by Kerala Tourism, is organized as part of an effort to revive Kerala Tourism in Middle East ... Read more

As many as 17 grama panchayats in Calicut district of Northern Kerala, is planning to jointly host Malayora Mahotsavam, with an aim to overcome the crisis in the rural tourism sector caused by the floods. The event will showcase the unexplored destinations in the district and attract investments. The event, backed by the state Tourism Department, will be held in January and will offer venues to small-scale industrialists, rural innovators, and farm tourism entrepreneurs to display their products and services. “The aim of hosting the event is to let the world know that our eco-tourism destinations are fully back on ... Read more

Russia to reinforce its bonds with Kerala in the tourism sector, said Oleg Avdeev, Consul General of Russia to South India. He was speaking after inaugurating a seminar organised by the Russian Cultural Center and Yatrika magazine in Thiruvananthapuram. Avdeev said number of tourists to Kerala from Russia there had been increased substantially these days. “Kerala has always been the favourite tourist destination of Russian tourists. Although there was a dip in the number of tourists in the 90s, Kerala has yet again emerged as the favourite tourist spot of Russians,” he said. He further noted that the number of ... Read more

After got recognized for the initiatives in Responsible Tourism at the World Travel Market, which concluded in London recently; Kerala tourism has bagged another prestigious award – the Best Honeymoon Destination in India – at the 7th edition of readers’ choice India’s Best Awards, organized by magazine Travel + Leisure India and South Asia. The award was received by Sreekumar, Deputy Director for Kerala Tourism at a function held at ITC Maurya in New Delhi. Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty Kerala also got two more awards in other categories. Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty was awarded the Best New Hotel in domestic ... Read more

As a part of the beautification programmes, Akkulam Tourist Village to have a Kiran Aircraft of the Indian Air force. Kerala Tourism minister Kadakampally Surendran dedicated the aircraft to the public on 13th November 2018. “Having this aircraft at the tourist village to be considered an appreciation from the Indian Air force, to the various developmental activities carried out by Kerala Tourism in the tourist spot,” said the minister. Since 1968, Kiran MK1 has been the training aircraft for the Hyderabad Air force Academy. “We hope the aircraft will attract everyone coming to the tourist village,” said B Suresh, Air ... Read more

The fifth edition of International Mountain Cycling Contest to be held at the hilly district of Wayanad in Kerala on December 8. MTB Kerala-2018 will be held at the Priyadarshini Tea Estate in Mananthavady. The logo of the event was released by Kerala Tourism Minister Kadakampally Surendran by handing it over to E M Najeeb, Senior Vice-President of Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO). Tourism Additional Director Raghudasan, Cycling Federation of India Treasurer Jayaprakash, Magazine editor of Tourism India, Ravi Shankar and KATPS CEO Manesh Bhaskar were also present at the event. The event organized by Kerala Tourism, in association with Kerala ... Read more

Tollywood young star Allu Arjun was the guest of honour at the 66th Nehru Trophy Boat Race took place in Alappuzha on Saturday. The annual sports event is being conducted in a big way this year as the state is reviving from the recent floods that had caused much havoc, and the district authorities want to spread the message that tourism is back in Kerala. Allu being welcomed to the boat race venue Allu, who has a huge fan base in Kerala, received special welcome with traditional Kerala ‘Chenda melam’ at the venue of the boat race. Thousands of youngsters ... Read more

Payippadan has become the fastest snake boat (Chundan vallam) and winner in the 66th edition of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race (NTBR), which has taken place at Punnamada lake in Alappuzha today, 10th November 2018. Mahadevikad Thekkathil came second in the race.  Champakkulam and  Ayaparambu Pandi were the other boats competed in the final round. This is the fourth time Payippadan become winner in the Nehru Trophy Anari of SNBC, Kainakari wins Chundan 3rd loosers final. Saint George of Brothers Boat Club, Edathua wins Chundan 2nd loosers’ final. Chellikkadan, Kattil Thekkathil and Cumpini competed for Thekkanodi (Women) Kettu Vallam final. ... Read more

The 66th edition of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race (NTBR) took place at the Punnamada lake in Alappuzha on 10th November 2018. Around 81 boats, including 25 snakeboats, made a splash on Punnamada Lake. The event gave the much-needed impetus to the flood-ravaged backwater tourism sector. Kerala Governor P Sathasivam has inaugurated the event in the presence of Kerala ministers and other dignitaries. South Indian young star Allu Arjun flagged of the race. Kerala Blasters foot ball team was also present at the venue to cheer up the oarsmen. Payippadan has become the fastest snake boat (Chundan vallam) and winner ... Read more

The stage is set for the 66th edition of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race (NTBR) at the Punnamada lake in Alappuzha. Around 81 boats, including 25 snakeboats, will make a splash on Punnamada Lake today. The event is expected to give the much-needed impetus to the flood-ravaged backwater tourism sector. The 66th edition of the race, slated to be held on August 11, was postponed due to flood. After the preliminary selection rounds, the final race will begin at 2.30 pm and end at 5.30 pm. Kerala Governor P Sathasivam will be the chief guest, and Union Minister for Tourism, Alphons Kannanthanam, ... Read more

Koyilandy Municipality Building Kerala government is venturing to generate more employment opportunities in the tourism sector by exploring the potential of Malabar region. It was informed by A C Moideen, Minister for Local Self Governments, while addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone for the Koyilandy municipality’s new shopping complex-cum-office annex on Monday,5th November 2018. “The government will give priority to innovative ventures like river tourism. Around Rs 350 crore is planned to invest in the sector,” said the minister. Koyilandy Harbour “We are confident of executing the proposed National Waterway project in the State by 2020,” added the ... Read more

In order to convey the message that Alappuzha is ready to receive tourists to its backwaters, the Alappzuha District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) has organized a campaign with the tag line ‘Back to Backwaters’. A house boat rally was organized as part of the promotion campaigns on 2nd November 2018 from the finishing point of the Nehru trophy boat race. It might be the first time such a rally has taken place in the whole world. More pictures of the event here: DTPC Office   Roller Skating by Alleppey Skaters Club   Roller Skating   Roller Skating   Chenda Melam (Traditional ... Read more

In order to convey the message that Alappuzha is ready to receive tourists to its backwaters, the Alappzuha District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) has organized a campaign with the tag line ‘Back to Backwaters’. A house boat rally was organized as part of the promotion campaigns on 2nd November 2018 from the finishing point of the Nehru trophy boat race. It might be the first time such a rally has taken place in the whole world. The event kick started, with a bike rally of women, which started from Alappuzha beach and concluded at the boat race finishing point. A ... Read more

In order to convey the message that Alappuzha is ready to receive tourists to its backwaters, the Alappzuha District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) has organized a campaign with the tag line ‘Back to Backwaters’. A house boat rally was organized as part of the promotion campaigns on 2nd November 2018 from the finishing point of the Nehru trophy boat race. It might be the first time such a rally has taken place in the whole world. Thousands of people, including foreign tourists, were present to take part in the boat rally. Music programme, roller skating performance by children, performance of ... Read more

പ്രളയത്തെതുടര്‍ന്ന് പ്രതിസന്ധിയിലായ കേരളത്തിലെ വിനോദ സഞ്ചാര രംഗത്തെ രക്ഷിക്കാന്‍ സര്‍ക്കാര്‍ ഇടപെടല്‍ തേടി മുഖ്യമന്ത്രിക്കും ടൂറിസം മന്ത്രിക്കും അസോസിയേഷന്‍ ഓഫ് ടൂറിസം ട്രേഡ് ഓര്‍ഗനൈസേഷന്‍സ് ഇന്ത്യ (അറ്റോയ്) നിവേദനം നല്‍കി. പ്രസിഡന്റ് സിഎസ് വിനോദ്, സെക്രട്ടറി പി വി മനു, ജോയിന്‍റ് സെക്രട്ടറി ജനീഷ് ജലാല്‍, ട്രഷറര്‍ സഞ്ജീവ് കുമാര്‍, മുൻ പ്രസിഡന്റ് പി കെ അനീഷ് കുമാർ എന്നിവരാണ് നിവേദക സംഘത്തിലുണ്ടായിരുന്നത്. നിവേദനത്തിന്‍റെ പൂര്‍ണ രൂപം  കേരളത്തിന്‌ വന്‍ വരുമാനം നേടിത്തന്ന കേരളത്തിലെ ടൂറിസം മേഖല ഇക്കഴിഞ്ഞ പ്രളയത്തിനു ശേഷം അനക്കമറ്റ നിലയിലാണ്. ആളൊഴിഞ്ഞ ഹോട്ടലുകളും റിസോര്‍ട്ടുകളും, ബുക്കിംഗോ അന്വേഷണമോ ഇല്ലാതെ ടൂര്‍ ഓപ്പറേറ്റര്‍മാര്‍, പ്രളയശേഷം ശമ്പളം കിട്ടാതെ ആയിരക്കണക്കിന് ജീവനക്കാര്‍, തീരത്തു ഒരേ കിടപ്പ് കിടക്കുന്ന ഹൗസ് ബോട്ടുകള്‍, പ്രതിസന്ധിയിലായി ടാക്സി ഡ്രൈവര്‍മാര്‍, ജീപ്പ് ഡ്രൈവര്‍മാര്‍, അലക്കു തൊഴിലാളികള്‍.. അങ്ങനെ അനുബന്ധ തൊഴിലെടുക്കുന്ന പതിനായിരങ്ങള്‍, വായ്പ തിരിച്ചടയ്ക്കാന്‍ പണമില്ലാതെ വലയുന്ന വിനോദ സഞ്ചാര സംരംഭകര്‍.. ഇങ്ങനെ വിവരണാതീതമായ ഭീതിദ ... Read more