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Kerala set to have 353 tourist caravans, 120 parks

February 25, 20221328 Views

God’s Own Country gets first caravan park in scenic Vagamon Kerala is set to have around 353 caravans and 120 caravan parks as part of Keravan Kerala, the government’s caravan tourism initiative, giving a major thrust to the post-pandemic revival of tourism and enhancing the state’s reputation as a global destination, Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas said on Friday. “Already potential investors have registered, evincing interest in setting up 120 caravan parks, while 353 entrepreneurs have registered for running caravans in the state,” the Minister said while inaugurating the state’s first Caravan Park at the scenic Vagamon in this hill district. Tourism Minister of Kerala, PA Mohamed Riyas speaking after inaugurating Kerala's first Caravan Park, Karavan Meadows, at Vagamon de...

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Kerala’s first Caravan Park to come up in Vagamon

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February 17, 2022939 Views

Kerala's first Caravan park is all set to come up in Vagamon, a scenic hill station located in Idukki district. The park, as part of the state government's new Caravan Tourism policy, would be thrown open to travellers on February 25, state Tourism Minister P A Mohammad Riyas said on Thursday. He said Caravan Tourism was introduced by the state Tourism department as a safe means for holidaying at a time when people are unable to step out or travel due to the outbreak of COVID-19. FILE PHOTO: Vagamon is a very popular tourist destination in Idukki. "Each traveller wishes for safe journey, accommodation and food these days. The Caravan Tourism project is a great hope and opportunity for people who have been unable to travel and forced to stay indoor for a long time," Riyas said ...

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Maharashtra Cabinet approves ‘caravan tourism’ policy

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February 17, 20211446 Views

Against the backdrop of COVID-19 and need for safe travel, the Maharashtra Cabinet on Wednesday approved a new 'caravan tourism' policy that seeks to provide incentives to tour operators and at the same time boost employment opportunities in the pandemic-battered sector. The policy, aimed at addressing safety concerns of travel enthusiasts, was cleared at the weekly cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. The policy has two parts - caravan and caravan parks - allowing tourists to enjoy the state's natural beauty and a range of other attractions, a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said. It will also boost employment opportunities in the tourism sector, which has been badly affected by the pandemic, it said. A caravan is a specially-b...