Stakeholders in the aviation sector must carry out a five-point agenda to boost air connectivity that can enhance the overall economic and social development of deep-south India, said Jeet Adani, Adani Group Vice-President (Finance).
Addressing the Trivandrum Airline Connectivity Summit organised by the Trivandrum Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) to strengthen airline business in five districts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu on Friday, Mr. Adani said: “We need to promote the region’s exotic destinations, Ayurveda and wellness, strengthen its knowledge economy, build health infrastructure and enhance pilgrimage circuits emerging from IT and Industrial parks.”
Secondly, the demand for connectivity has to be created and sustained. Thirdly, related surface-access and increased hotel accommodation for all target traveller groups have to be developed in the region. Then, an exciting entertainment infrastructure has to be developed. Curated and personalised itineraries that encourage a stay of four to seven days in the region, exploring the unseen and rare locations that are the pride of South India too have to be charted out, said Mr. Adani.
