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Kerala to launch master plan to raise tourism’s contribution to State GDP from 12% to 20%

Kerala govt to launch Mission 2030, a comprehensive master plan for tourism sector, to increase contribution to GDP from 12% to 20%. Govt to focus on leveraging larger-scale private investment in 2024. Two-day tourism investors meet to discuss new ideas and opportunities. Govt to develop heli tourism, cruise tourism and…

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Kerala Tourism’s pavilion gives a virtual tour of prime sites

Kerala Tourism’s pavilion, erected in the State capital as part of Keraleeyam, leverages digital technology to portray State’s many charms. A virtual reality hub, LED corridor, and AR games are among the features

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State’s Responsible Tourism Mission bags global award

Kerala bags Global Responsible Tourism Award 2023 for its women-inclusive initiatives. Award recognises RTM's work in promoting ethnic & traditional foods, providing authentic local food experiences, generating additional income for local communities & marketing of products.

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Fort Kochi rest house to be modified

Kerala's People's Rest House project earned ₹10 crore in two years, Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyaz has said.

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Vayalkkara Vengad wins CBL race at Feroke

Vayalkara Vengad team won the second edition of the Champions Boat League (CBL) organised by the Dept. of Tourism at Feroke. AKG Podothuruthi & New Brothers Mayyicha came second and third. Hundreds watched race, with actor Asif Ali as chief guest. Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas said Chaliyar would be…

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Kerala Tourism to make use of digital tools to attract Sabarimala pilgrims to other tourist destinations

Kerala to tap Sabarimala season: Virtual assistant to provide info on tourist spots, pilgrim centres, local cuisine, accommodation. Project to extend stay of pilgrims from 1 to 2-3 days, benefit tourism industry. Content in 5 languages to promote local cuisine, shopping.

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Congress demands Governor to order inquiry into Medigadda barrage pillars sinking

Telangana Congress president Revanth Reddy demands Gov. Soundararajan call for enquiry into sinking of pillars of Medigadda barrage of Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project. He urges CVC to probe into corruption allegations. He asks Ministers K.T. Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao to visit barrage. He mocks CM KCR for claiming…

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More than two months on, foreign athletes at Malabar River Festival still waiting for prize money

Foreign kayakers who won prizes at this year’s Malabar River Festival are still awaiting their payment, despite the organisers, the Kerala Adventure Tourism Promotion Society (KATPS), assuring them of remuneration within 15 days, leaving them unpaid more than two months after the event.

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‘Kireedam’ bridge emerges prime spot in Kerala’s cinema tourism project

Kerala Tourism to promote Cinema Tourism: Kireedam bridge in Vellayani, famed location of cult classic Mohanlal-starrer, identified as prime spot. Govt. gives ₹1.2M to develop 'Cine Tourism Project—Kireedam Palam' to be completed in 18 months. Other spots include Bekal Fort in Kasaragod, where Mani Ratnam shot 'Uyire...' for 'Bombay'. Tourism…

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First public sector caravan park in Kerala to come up at Bekal

Soon, tourists can enjoy the beauty of Bekal Fort from the comforts of a caravan park. KTDC to set up caravan park at Bekal Fort, Kasaragod. Park to be first in public sector. Also proposed for Ponmudi, Thiruvananthapuram & Bolgatty Palace, Kochi.

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Centre awards bronze medals to Tamil Nadu’s Vettaikaranpudur and Hullada in best tourist villages

Two villages in TN win bronze medals for best tourist villages. Tourism Minister K. Ramachandran praised CM M.K. Stalin for policy to help sector. 54 awards given in 17 categories. Cleanest Tourist Destinations, Best Inbound Tour Operator, Best Classified Hotel, Best Resort awards given. Vettaikaranpudur & Hullada win bronze medals;…

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Future of tourism depends on sustainable models, says Governor

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Tourism Department constructs buildings in Udhagamandalam without proper permits, say activists

Six months since work started, the tourism department is yet to receive clearances from the Hill Area Conservation Authority (HACA) for the construction of a zipline and a suspension bridge adjoining the Ooty Lake. Activists worry that such flagrant violations of the government’s own building rules will encourage illegal constructions…

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Kumarakom to get master plan for tourism development

The picturesque canals, tree lined pathways and the sprawling placid waters that surround Kumarakom are set to receive a further infrastructural boost with the Centre including the backwater village under the revamped Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme.

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State registers 20% increase in domestic tourist footfall: Riyas

Kerala saw 20.1% growth in domestic tourist footfall in 1st half of 2021. Foreign tourist arrivals increased 171.55%. Revenue generated by tourism sector rose from ₹12,285.91 crore in 2021 to ₹35,168.42 crore in 2022. Ernakulam, Idukki, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Wayanad & Kozhikode were top districts for domestic tourist arrivals.

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AKG Podothuruthy B-Team clinches maiden northern region Champions Boat League

AKG Podothuruthy B-team won the 1st north region Champions Boat League (CBL) in Kannur. Thousands watched the race from Mammakunnu bridge to Muzhappilangad banks on Anjarakandi river. 13 teams participated, incl. 2 from Kannur & 11 from Kasaragod. CM Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated & Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas flagged off…

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DMK MP A. Raja compares Sanatana Dharma with HIV

MP Raja said Sanatana Dharma is like HIV, needs to be destroyed. People in North India are looking to DMK and Dravidian parties for "cure". Raja supported Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks comparing Sanatana Dharma to dengue and malaria. He said it is dangerous and must be rooted out. DMK functionaries…

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Cantilever glass bridge at Wagamon opened for tourists

Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas inaugurated the largest cantilever glass bridge & adventure park in Idukki, Kerala. He said adventure tourism activities are gaining popularity & the project is being implemented by investing 60% of the cost by the Tourism dept. & the rest by the local body. 15 people can…

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Amid rain scare, Onam pageantry attracts thousands as week-long celebrations conclude

Around 3,000 artistes participated in the pageantry, featuring 60 floats. As many as 10 art forms from other States and around 80 artistes from States outside joined the procession

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Manchester City’s Onam greetings in Malayalam go viral

Manchester City extends Onam greetings to Malayalis with an image of Erling Haaland in a blue jersey, Kerala Tourism reposts it on Facebook. Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas says club has dedicated followers in Kerala. Chelsea FC praised Kerala's beauty in a post 5 months ago.

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Installation at Onam Week celebrations a reminder of the threat posed by plastics

At Kanakakkunnu Palace, a 90-ft snake made of 20,000 plastic bottles serves as a reminder of the environmental damage caused by overuse of plastic. 11 artists created the installation to raise awareness of the threat posed by plastic. The Thiruvananthapuram city Corporation has deployed a 200-member green army to enforce…

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Kerala Tourism’s Onam fest to enliven evenings across state for 7 days

The grand Onam cultural festival planned by Kerala Tourism Department is all set to enliven the entire state for the next seven days with the state capital and district centers reverberating with classical, folk, ethnic and popular art forms in scores of venues, based on the core theme ’Onam the…

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Thiruvananthapuram city to deck up for Onam from today

Thrissur to be lit up for Onam: Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas to switch on city-wide illumination. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to inaugurate State-level Onam week celebrations at Nishagandhi open air auditorium. 8,000 artistes to participate in cultural events, concerts, folk art performances, fusion music & more. Trade & food…

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Scottish tourism visits from people elsewhere in UK on rise

Tourism visits to Scotland by residents of Great Britain rose by 12 in the first quarter of this year, figures show.

The Independent UK

Number of tourism visits to Scotland from people elsewhere in Britain on rise

There were 20.6 million visits to Scotland from other Britons in the first quarter of 2023.

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