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Kerala introduces Responsible Tourism classification norms for hotels, resorts

November 16, 20211462 Views

First state in India to do this, Tourism Minister also launches online portal for classification schemes In a first in the country, Kerala today introduced Responsible Tourism (RT) Classification for hotels and resorts, giving an added thrust to environmental protection and ecological-restoration through tourism. Launching the RT Classification Software and online application portal for standardization schemes at a function here, Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas said this initiative, based on sustainable management, socio-cultural, economic and environmental responsibility, is a role model for the entire nation. The Minister also released a short video about the standardization schemes on the occasion. VK Prasanth MLA, presided over the function. As per the scheme, hotel...

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Kerala’s Aymanam Responsible Tourism Project wins WTM award

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November 2, 20211370 Views

The Aymanam Model Responsible Tourism Village Project won Kerala Tourism (KT), the World Travel Market’s ‘Indian Responsible Tourism One To Watch’ award, fetching global attention to the riverine location near Kottayam in the state. Meenachil River, Kottayam, Kerala Kerala Tourism Director Krishna Teja, IAS, received the honour at the ongoing WTM in London in the ‘High Speed Diversification’ category for tourist activities spanning two years ending on March 31, 2020. The award-winning project functions under KT’s Responsible Tourism Mission, which was formed four years ago as a nodal agency by the Kerala government. The project won the WTM recognition 14 months after Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan declared Aymanam as a model RT village. The award comes after the village f...

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Latching on to ‘Keravan Kerala’ project, BharatBenz rolls out custom-built caravans

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October 12, 2021748 Views

Giving a major impetus to ‘Keravan Kerala’, the state government’s unique initiative to promote stakeholder-friendly Caravan Tourism, auto major BharatBenz has rolled out a spanking new and features-laden vehicle, which is the first of its kind in the coach industry for the tourism sector. The customized stylish vehicle, equipped with all the trappings for a smooth ride and comfortable stay, was jointly launched by Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas and Transport Minister Antony Raju at a function in the city. Speaking on the occasion, Riyas said “Caravan Tourism is going to provide the much-needed energy to the relentless efforts of Kerala Tourism to explore the unexplored destinations. This initiative will set a new trend in experiential tourism in the state.” Kerala Tourism Mi...

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Kerala sets up fund to support tourism sector workers

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October 10, 2021660 Views

Kerala Government has set up a Revolving Fund to provide interest-free loans up to Rs 10,000 to those employed in a wide range of activities in tourism sector without any collateral security, as part of schemes to revive the pandemic-hit industry that provides jobs to thousands across the state. As per the Government Order issued in this regard, the Revolving Fund has an initial corpus of Rs 10 crore, Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas said. “This fund comes when the tourism sector is poised for the post-pandemic surge. All those who are working in this vital sector can avail the benefit of this scheme to revive their activities”, the Minister said. Those who are employed in a range of activities related to tourism industry with membership in any of the registered tourism sec...

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Kerala Tourism showcases its strength at TTF-Ahmedabad

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September 24, 20211328 Views

As tourism in Kerala is regaining the pre-pandemic exuberance, the state has made a strong presence as a prime safe and clean destination of the country at the Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF) that opened in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Around 14 tour operators and hoteliers are participating as co-exhibitors at the Kerala pavilion set up by the State Tourism Department at the three-day expo at The Forum Celebration and Convention Centre, Ahmedabad, an official statement said here. India's biggest travel trade show, TTF provides a strong marketing and networking platform for the travel and tourism industry by bringing together major sellers and buyers. The theme of Kerala Tourism is 'A Change of Air', which subtly sums up the fresh ambience palpable in all destinations in the state, o...

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Luxury liner with 1,200 travellers docks at Kochi

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September 22, 2021357 Views

Kerala Tourism turns post-pandemic leaf, traditional welcome for passengers of MV Empress The newly-built cruise terminal in Cochin Port on Wednesday received the first batch of tourists as the luxury liner M V Empress from Mumbai called at the port city, marking a promising start to the revival of post-pandemic domestic tourism in Kerala. Lakshadweep-bound Luxury cruise liner MV Empress from Mumbai makes its first stop at the newly-built Cochin Port in Kerala on September 22, Wednesday The Lakshadweep-bound luxury cruise carrying 1200 travellers had a stop-over here with 300 travellers de-boarding the ship for a day-long on-shore sightseeing. Kerala Tourism Department accorded a warm welcome to the guests with martial Velakali dancers and women in traditional off-white dress...

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केरल ने कारवां टूरिज़्म के लिए बनाई खास नीति

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September 15, 20211648 Views1

हाउसबोट टूरिज्म के बाद केरल पर्यटन के लिए अगला महत्वपूर्ण कदम कोरोना महामारी के बाद क दौर में पर्यटकों की मांगों और प्राथमिकताओं को देखते हुए केरल ने बुधवार को एक व्यापक 'कारवां टूरिज्म पॉलिसी' की घोषणा की। तमाम हितधारकों के अनुकूल यह नीति पर्यटकों को सुरक्षित, उनकी जरूरत के अनुकूल और प्रकृति के बीच एक सुकून भरी यात्रा का बेहतरीन आनंद और अनुभव प्रदान करने के उद्देश्य से बनाई गई है। कारवां ऑपरेटरों को आकर्षक निवेश सब्सिडी प्रदान करने वाली इस नीति का शुभारंभ करते हुए केरल के पर्यटन मंत्री पीए मोहम्मद रियास ने कहा, “यह राज्य में लगभग तीन दशकों में हाउसबोट पर्यटन के बाद सबसे बड़ा और आदर्श बदलाव है। गौरतलब है कि हाउसबोट पर्यटन ने पर्यटकों को एक अनूठा अनुभव प्रदान किया और राज्य को एक प्रमुख वैश्विक पर्यटन स्थल के रूप में स्थापित किया।” रियास ने यहां इस सिलसिले में आयोजित संवाददाता...

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Kerala launches agri tourism network

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September 14, 20211626 Views

Kerala Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas on Tuesday launched the Kerala Agri Tourism Network-Farm Tourism as a major initiative of the globally-acclaimed Responsible Tourism project of the state to ensure monetary benefits to agricultural community by linking farming activities with tourism. The Minister also inaugurated a state-level training programme to create trained manpower to strengthen farm tourism and impart an added impetus to the tourism sector in the post-Covid phase. On the occasion, he said Kerala Tourism will be teaming up with local self-government institutions across the state to identify 500 new destinations in five years. The Responsible Tourism Mission has a key role in achieving this target. "Tourism projects of Kerala are largely meant to bring benefits...

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Visitors to Kerala can now locate spots, record experiences live

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September 11, 2021821 Views

Superstar Mohanlal launches Kerala Tourism’s mobile app Kerala Tourism Department has launched its mobile app which ensures a hassle-free travel for tourists coming to Kerala and giving them an opportunity to discover unexplored attractions themselves and record their impressions during the visit. Super star Mohanlal unveiled the app at The Raviz, Kovalam, in the presence of Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas. Dr V Venu, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Kerala Tourism, was also present. Actor Mohanlal launching the mobile app of the Department of Tourism at The Raviz, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday. Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas and Dr V Venu, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Kerala Tourism, are also seen. “Besides providing all information about destinations an...

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Kerala to promote river and adventure tourism in a big way

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August 19, 20211139 Views

Sending out a loud message to the world that Kerala’s tourism has come out of the trough caused by the COVID pandemic, state Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas, along with his wife, went for an hour-long rafting and kayaking on the placid waters of Anjarakandi river in Kannur district. By doing so on a pleasant evening on Wednesday, the minister not only sought to showcase the immense potential of river-based tourism in north Kerala ahead of Onam, but also underlined the state’s preparedness towards embracing visitors from India and abroad in strict compliance with the pandemic protocols. The Minister, accompanied by wife Veena, rafted through the 3-km stretch of the river from Pinarayi to Parapram, enjoying the spectacular view of the lush coconut-palm fringed setting, punctuat...