Kerala Tourism Development: A Five-Year Strategic Vision for Sustainable Growth Author: Anish Kumar P. K, Founder and CEO, The Travel Planners Kerala’s tourism sector stands at a critical point where the focus must shift from expansion alone to maximizing existing capacity, improving quality, and ensuring year-round demand. With a strong base of accommodation infrastructure and […]
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Maria Margarita Nograles Outlines Strategic Vision for Philippine Tourism at ATF 2026
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Jan
Jan
28 Jan, 2026 At the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2026, Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles, Chief Operating Officer of the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, delivered a compelling overview of the country’s tourism landscape, highlighting both its resilience and its forward-looking strategies in a rapidly evolving global travel market. Speaking on the Philippines’ tourism priorities, Nograles underscored the […]
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35th ASEANTA Tourism Excellence Awards
28
Jan
Jan
28 Jan 2026: 35th ASEANTA Tourism Excellence Awards Open in Cebu. The 35th ASEANTA Tourism Excellence Awards were formally inaugurated in Cebu, Philippines, reaffirming ASEAN’s collective commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation in tourism. The ceremony was held as part of the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026 and attended by senior government officials, tourism leaders, award […]
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Cebu Welcomes ATF TRAVEX 2026 as ASEAN Tourism Gathers to Navigate the Future Together
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Jan
Jan
Cebu, Philippines, 16 January 2026 As the host country of ATF 2026, the Philippines looks forward to welcoming delegates to Cebu and demonstrating its readiness to facilitate meaningful regional tourism exchanges, while strengthening connections across the ASEAN community. A key highlight of ATF 2026 will be the National Tourism Organisation (NTO) briefings, scheduled for 28 […]
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ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026
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Jan
Jan
The ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2026, the region’s premier annual tourism event, will be held in Cebu and Mactan, Philippines, from 27 January to 4 February 2026. The forum will bring together tourism ministers, policymakers, industry leaders, buyers, sellers and media from ASEAN member states and key global markets. A major highlight of ATF 2026 […]
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Heritage & Spiritual Tourism: Kerala – Offbeat Destinations
06
Jan
Jan
Mulanjur Bhagavathi Temple, popularly known as Mulanjur Kavu, located near Lakkidi-Perur in the Ottapalam region of Palakkad district, is a revered spiritual destination deeply rooted in Kerala’s kavu tradition. Set amidst nearly 40 acres of preserved forest land, the temple stands as a living example of harmony between faith and nature. The presiding deity, Bhagavathi, […]
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Mar
Mar
Kerala needs to focus on iconic tourism destinations: Union Minister GS Shekhawat Minister Riyas seeks nod for special package to promote ayurveda, beach tourism. Thiruvananthapuram, March 19: Noting that Kerala is a significant contributor to the growth of tourism in India, Union Minister for Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat today promised total support of the […]
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Kerala to ensure basic amenities for drivers in hotels: Minister
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Jan
Jan
Shri Riyas meets representatives of taxi and tour operators’ associations Thiruvananthapuram, Jan. 10: In a labour-friendly initiative in the tourism sector, necessary steps will be taken to ensure basic amenities for drivers in hotels, resorts and homestays, Tourism Minister Shri P A Mohamed Riyas said today. Speaking at a meeting of taxi and autorickshaw unions […]
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New office bearers for ATTOI
10
Jan
Jan
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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4th Edition of International Conference on Tourism technology (ICTT2023) at Cochin on 24th February
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Jan
Jan
The association of tourism trade Organisations, India (ATTOI) is organising the 4th edition of the International Conference on tourism technology at the Gokulam Convention centre at Cochin on 24th February with the support of Kerala Tourism. 65% of Indian Travellers are booking their trips on digital platforms and with online tour operators after the pandemic. […]
2022ലെ ലോക ടൂറിസം ദിനത്തിന്റെ പ്രമേയം ടൂറിസത്തെ പുനർവിചിന്തനം ചെയ്യുക എന്നതാണ്. രണ്ട് വർഷത്തെ ഇടവേളയിൽ നിന്ന് ആഗോള വിനോദസഞ്ചാരം കരകയറുകയാണ്. ഇന്ത്യയിലെ വിനോദസഞ്ചാരികളുടെ വരവ് 2020ൽ 64.7% നെഗറ്റീവ് വാർഷിക വളർച്ച രേഖപ്പെടുത്തി, NRI വരവ് 2019 നെ അപേക്ഷിച്ച് 2020ൽ 48.6% നെഗറ്റീവ് വളർച്ച രേഖപ്പെടുത്തി. ഇന്ത്യയിലേക്ക് വിനോദസഞ്ചാരികളുടെ വരവ് 2014 മുതൽ 10% കൂടുതൽ ചില വർഷങ്ങളിൽ വർദ്ധിച്ചതായി കാണാം, ഇതിനു കാരണം വിദേശ ടൂറിസ്റ്റുകൾക്ക് ഈ ടൂറിസ്റ്റ് വിസ (ഓൺലൈൻ വിസ) […]
1.Kerala, India On the southwest coast of India, Kerala is one of India’s most beautiful states. With spectacular beaches and lush backwaters, temples, and palaces, it’s known as “God’s own country” for good reason. Kerala is selected among TIME Magazines’s list of world’s greatest places of 2022 and its time to plan your Kerala […]
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People live here underground; Another wonderful world!
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Jun
Jun
If most of the facilities like houses, places of worship, library, bar, and hotels are available underground as in the city. People still living in an underground city built a hundred years ago in Australia. Coober Pedy, an underground city about 850 km south of Australia, has been described as the opal capital of the […]
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India lift restrictions on e-Visa for 156 countries
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Apr
Apr
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has lifted restrictions on e-visas for foreigners from 156 countries, allowing nationals from 156 countries to avail of e-medical visa, e-business visa, e-medical attendant visa, and e-conference visa, according to reports. The MHA order will allow nationals except those from China, Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Saudi […]
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Holiday package for Children at KTDC; You can travel with your family at low cost
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Apr
Apr
The Kerala Tourism Development Corporation, the largest hotel chain in Kerala, offers vacation packages for family-friendly visits to major tourist destinations in the state. Vacation packages are available at Thekkady, Munnar, Ponmudi, Thanneermukkam, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram in KTDC hotels. The KTDC premium resorts at Samudra Hotel in Kovalam, Aranya Nivas in Thekkady, Tea County in […]