• British studio launches trailer in presence of Minister Riyas • Kerala Tourism partners with UK studio and filmmaker Charlotte Fantelli Kerala Tourism’s efforts to expand its footprints across continents has got a vigorous impetus with the globally acclaimed Apple TV Series ‘Car and Country: Quest’ showcasing the unique experience of driving through the ‘God’s Own Country’. The 10-minute trailer of the latest season of ‘Car and Country: Quest’, a collaborative initiative of Kerala Tourism and Searchlight Productions UK, was launched at a programme at Hyatt Regency in Thiruvananthapuram with state Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas as the chief guest at the event. A unique travel and automotive adventure series premiered on Apple TV that takes viewers on a mesmeric journe...
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Launches Film Tourism Policy 2025 making it more attractive and industry-friendly • Actor Aamir Khan appreciated conducive filmmaking atmosphere in the state • Madhya Pradesh will become the first choice for filmmakers, says Ekta Kapoor Actor and Filmmaker Aamir Khan has expressed deep appreciation for Madhya Pradesh’s conducive filmmaking atmosphere. He has said, “People in Madhya Pradesh are incredibly cinema-friendly, which makes the filmmaking process smooth and hassle-free for the entire crew. The state’s beautiful and diverse locations ease the shooting of varied scenes, ultimately saving both time and budget.” At the prestigious World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, Madhya Pradesh made a powerful impression on the global creative community,...
Read MoreAugust 14-16 event in Kochi to feature a range of promotional plans Kerala will host a pioneering conclave this monsoon to boost efforts towards transforming the state into the country’s top-most destination for wedding and MICE tourism, as stakeholders feel an increasing necessity to update regional travel and tourism with the global trends in the sector. The ‘Wedding and MICE Conclave’ in this city during August 14-16, being organized by Kerala Travel Mart Society in association with the state government, seeks to fully utilize the potential of marriages as well as MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) as catalysts to tourism in the state. To be inaugurated at Grand Hyatt in Bolgatty Island on the eve of Independence Day, the milestone event will feature busines...
Read Moreविश्व धरोहर दिवस (18 अप्रैल) पर विशेष महेश्वर, मांडू, धार और ओरछा में ‘एक्सेसिबिलिटी इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर एंड डेवलपमेंट’ परियोजना पर किया जा रहा कार्य, रैंप, ब्रेल साइन बोर्ड, व्हीलचेयर की होगी व्यवस्था मध्यप्रदेश में प्राकृतिक सौंदर्य, ऐतिहासिक धरोहरें, संस्कृति, गौरवशाली परंपराएं हमेशा से ही दुनियाभर के पर्यटकों को आकर्षित करती रही हैं। यह स्थल न केवल मन को सुकून देते हैं, बल्कि मानव सभ्यता, कला, कौशल से आज की पीढ़ी को अवगत कराते हैं। प्रदेश की इन धरोहरों तक प्रत्येक व्यक्ति की पहुंच को सुलभ बनाने के उद्देश्य से मध्यप्रदेश टूरिज्म बोर्ड एक्सेसिबिलिटी इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर एंड डेवलपमेंट’ परियोजना पर काम कर रहा है, जिसके तहत महेश्वर, मांडू, धार व ओरछा में रैंप, ब्रेल साइन बोर्ड, व्हीलचेयर इत्यादि सुविधाओं से दिव्यांगजनों की पहुंच आसान व सुलभ बनाई जाएगी। प्रमुख सचिव, पर्यटन एवं संस्कृति वि...
Read MoreMarriott Hotels debuts in Udaipur, Wonderful hospitality awaits at the 226-room hotel in the City of Lakes Marriott Hotels, the namesake brand of Marriott Bonvoy's extraordinary portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, has announced the opening of Udaipur Marriott Hotel, proudly marking Marriott International's debut in Udaipur, arguably the most romantically set city in all of Rajasthan. Set against the backdrop of the breathtaking Aravalli Hills and overlooking the serene Fateh Sagar Lake, the hotel seamlessly blends Rajasthan's rich regal heritage with contemporary influences. Designed to capture the essence of the region's architectural grandeur, Udaipur Marriott Hotel offers panoramic views, exquisite accommodations, and Marriott Hotels' wonderful hospitality, inviting guests to immerse...
Read MoreFor nearly four decades, residents in southern India’s coastal city of Chennai have patrolled moonlit beaches at night trying to protect sea turtles and their hatchlings that for millennia have nested along these shores. Hungry dogs, locals looking for a snack, and disorienting lights are among the hazards facing the olive ridley turtles and their eggs, which can take up to 60 days to hatch. Many turtles are caught offshore in fishing nets, which this year alone have killed hundreds of them in the area. A forest official collects olive ridley sea turtle eggs on Marina Beach in Chennai. A crow flies over a hatchery for the olive ridley sea turtles on Elliot’s Beach in Chennai. A volunteer collects broken egg shells at a hatchery for the olive ridley sea turtles on Elliot’s Bea...
Read MoreMalaysia Airlines, in collaboration with Kerala Tourism, has launched a major initiative to explore the vast East Asian markets as part of the ‘Look East’ campaign. The effort includes a specially curated familiarisation (FAM) trip for tour operators and social media influencers from eight countries, alongside a dedicated B2B meet to foster strategic tourism partnerships. Inaugurating the B2B Meet and FAM Trip, Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas termed the initiative as a strategic step that would ramp up footfall of tourists to Kerala from China, Japan, Malaysia, Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand, Vietnam and Laos. “Through the collaboration with Malaysia Airlines, Kerala Tourism is taking a giant leap towards the strategic vision of expanding Kerala’s outreach globally,”&nb...
Read Moreमुगल बादशाहों में सबसे सादा और गुमनाम सा है औरंगज़ेब का मकबरा इस समय देश में औरंगज़ेब के नाम पर बवाल है, और बवाल वही काट रहे हैं जिन्हें औरंगज़ेब और देश के इतिहास का कोई ज्ञान नहीं और जो सिर्फ व्हाट्सएप्प और चंद बेसिरपैर के इतिहासकारों के बूते अपनी फर्जी देशभक्ति का झंडा गाड़ते रहते हैं। बहरहाल, इस बवाल को किनारे रख, आइए हम चलते हैं और देखते हैं कि वाकई औरंगज़ेब की कब्र कहां है और किस हाल में हैं। https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUsmz4AEx58 औरंगजेब ने आखिरी सांस ली थी अहमदनगर के निकट भिंगर में। वहां से उनके बेटे आजम शाह व बेटी ज़ीनत-उन-निस्सा उन्हें रौजा लेकर आए और यहां उन्हें दफन किया। अहमदनगर में भी जहां मरने के बाद कुछ वक्त उन्हें रखा गया था, वहां एक मकबरा बताया जाता है। औरंगजेब की ख़्वाहिश के अनुसार खुल्दाबाद में उनकी बेनाम कब्र बिना किसी छत के कच्ची रखी गई थी और उस पर मिट्...
Read MoreFour of its sites newly included in UNESCO's Tentative list The state now has 18 UNESCO World Heritage sites, with 15 sites in the Tentative List and 3 in the Permanent List Madhya Pradesh’s rich historical heritage has gained global recognition, with four of its sites newly included in UNESCO’s Tentative List. The state has achieved yet another milestone in promoting its cultural legacy on the world stage. Inclusion of Ashokan Edict Sites, Chausath Yogini Temples, Gupta Period Temples and the Palace-Fortresses of the Bundelas in UNESCO’s Serial Nomination for Tentative Listing highlights Madhya Pradesh’s distinct place in India’s cultural and historical landscape. Last year, UNESCO also included six heritage sites from Madhya Pradesh in its Tentative List, namely: G...
Read More• Silver Star for innovative marketing campaign and Excellent Award for music video “Shubha Mangalyam” In a splendid global recognition, Kerala Tourism bagged the Silver Star in the Campaign International category for the "Come Together in Kerala" marketing campaign at the Golden City Gate Awards 2025 at ITB Berlin, considered as the world’s biggest travel show. It also received the Excellent Award in the Music International category for its outstanding music video, ‘Shubha Mangalyam – Weddings in Kerala’. The awards were presented by Wolfgang Jo Huschert, President of the Jury of the “Golden City Gate Award. Kerala Tourism Additional Director (General) Vishnuraj P. received the award at an impressive function in Berlin, the capital city of Germany. The ‘Come Together in K...
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