Taking cue from the success of tourism clubs on college campuses across the State, the initiative will be extended to the higher secondary level as well to scale up youth participation in a range of tourism- related activities.
A joint meeting of Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas and General Education Minister V. Sivankutty on Monday decided to set up a high-level official panel to draw up the guidelines for forming tourism clubs in higher secondary institutions.
To start with, the clubs will take up various activities in 25 destinations such as receiving tourists, giving them information about the place they are visiting, and ensuring that green protocols are followed in the upkeep of the destinations. The clubs will also organise art and cultural events to enhance the experience for the visitors. The club members will also seek feedback from the visitors and in case they faced any hassles and that will be brought to the notice of authorities concerned.
