Tent camping and campfire is the latest project being prepared by KSRTC for tourists in Munnar. This is part of the goal of providing better accommodation at a lower cost. The tent facility will be set up at Eucalyptus Estate near Munnar old KSRTC depot and two tents and a campfire will be set up […]
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Kuruva Island reopens to 1,150 peoples daily
10
Apr
Apr
After a long two-year hiatus, Kurvua Island is set to reopen to tourists from April 10. Five eco-tourism centers, including Kuruva, which were closed due to complaints from environmental groups, will be reopened in Wayanad. Kuruva Island, located on the east bank of the Kabini River, is one of the busiest tourist destinations in Wayanad. […]
09
Apr
Apr
Kannur, the northern district of Kerala, is one of the fascinating destinations on the map of world tourism. Kannur was also known by its English name Kanannur. Bounded on both sides by the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, Kannur is famous for its scenery and folk art. Kannur has been the cultural and commercial […]
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Tourism minister to launch tomorrow a new online project to promote regional travel
25
Aug
Aug
The Kerala Tourism Department is trying to promote regional tourism through its new initiative called ‘Keralam Kanam’ or ‘Let’s see Kerala’, in which the people of the state are encouraged to visit the backwaters, beaches, hill stations and houseboats to get over the stress caused by the pandemic. The official launch of the online project www.malayaliyatra.com will […]
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Not even half of the industry partners have associated with Responsible Tourism Mission, says Rupesh Kumar
23
Aug
Aug
The tourism industry of Kerala is largely supportive yet not even 50% of the industry partners are associating with the Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission activities, says Rupesh Kumar, the State’s Responsible Tourism Mission Coordinator. We hope by implementing the RT Classification system, industry partners will automatically cooperate with the Mission since RT Classification is a […]
19
Aug
Aug
Kerala’s Tourism Minister Kadakampally Surendran has termed the Central Government decision to lease out the Thiruvananthapuram Airport to Adani Enterprises as a “big scam”. “This is daylight robbery. Despite our requests, the airport has been leased to the Adani group, which is a large conglomerate,” the minister said. Adani has won the rights to operate […]
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Kerala announces financial package worth Rs 455 crore, to get tourism industry back on track
18
Aug
Aug
Kerala Tourism has announced a Rs 455 crore loan scheme to support the sector which has been decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic, in a move that’s bound to bring substantial relief to the industry. The scheme known as the Chief Minister’s Special Tourism Loan Fund will benefit both entrepreneurs and employees of the sector who […]
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Kerala Tourism plans ad campaign to attract visitors, says report
18
Aug
Aug
Kerala Tourism is planning to attract domestic tourists through innovative campaigns on web portals, social media, television channels, radio, music streaming channels and OTT (over-the-top) platforms, once the pandemic eases. Impressions lasting from 1-6 minutes will be featured on 14 web portals as part of the online ad campaign at a cost of ₹1.18 crore, […]
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Kerala expects tourists to start visiting state in next 1-2 months: Minister Surendran
01
Aug
Aug
Kerala Tourism will increase its cooperation with other state tourism departments and the Central Government to avoid issues in inter-state travel, said Tourism Minister Kadakampally Surendran on Friday. The Minister said he expects tourists to start visiting Kerala Tourist Places in the next one or two months. He was speaking at the concluding session of […]
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“It’s a pity that many tourism leaders abandoned their employees during the pandemic after enjoying the fruits of their hard toil”
17
Jul
Jul
By George Scaria, President, Tourism Professionals Club The travel and tourism industry has been the worst-hit sector across the globe, during the Covid-19 pandemic. The sector is a major contributor to India’s tax kitty, representing over 8% of the country’s GDP. It is also the second largest contributor to foreign exchange earnings. With regard to Kerala, […]
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Kerala to be promoted as safe, hygienic destination with special focus on ayurveda, adventure and houseboat tourism: Rani George
01
Jul
Jul
Kerala Tourism secretary Rani George has said the state government is working on reviving the tourism sector with special focus on ayurveda, adventure and houseboat tourism. Addressing an interactive virtual session organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), she said, “SOPs for these areas are already prepared and will soon […]
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Travel restrictions come into place in Thiruvananthapuram, as Covid-19 cases rise
24
Jun
Jun
With the coronavirus community transmission looming, the Thiruvananthapuram city corporation has clamped down on travel, by restricting key entry points and enhancing patrolling of affected areas. The functioning of Palayam and Chalai markets and major shopping centres will be affected as shops can only be opened on alternate days. The police will control the entry […]
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Kerala looks to create zero accident zone on MC Road, an important tourist pathway
19
Jun
Jun
The MC Road in Kerala is one of the crucial pathways that lead to many tourist destinations including eco-tourism centres, waterfalls, popular resorts and religious destinations. However, it has also been accident prone. The Kerala government has now decided to take steps to make it accident free. It has initiated a new Rs 147 crore […]
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How God’s Own Country is developing its ayurveda practice to enhance Brand Kerala
15
Jun
Jun
Kerala’s stock as an important ayurvedic destination has been growing even during the lockdown period induced by the coronavirus pandemic. Ayurveda and related treatments have been essential components of Kerala tourism, making the state a popular tourist spot for travellers across the globe. But with the advent of Covid-19, the travel sector was hit hard, […]
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Balmer Lawrie signs MoU with KTDC, to provide accommodation for all its customers
14
Jun
Jun
Balmer Lawrie,a miniratna public sector unit (PSU) under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) and a market leader in corporate travel management, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC). In a press release, the company said that Balmer Lawrie Travel & Vacations (T&V) through this agreement will now […]