A tour operator from Egypt, Mr. Tamer Waba looked very keen to have an update on Kerala's tourism potential, so that he can promote the destination among his clients back home in Egypt. We caught up with Mr. Waba on a houseboat berthed adjoining the venue, on his rounds during the last edition of Kerala Travel Mart.

He turned out to be a man of few words; unusual for a tour operator, but in the end we had to acknowledge his ability to put across his thoughts in few words that convey a lot. Even though Mr.Waba feels that Kerala as a tourist destination needs to have more elements of entertainment, it holds abundant promise to become a global destination.

Mr.Waba is basically looking at Kerala as a destination for shopping, rejuvenation and to enjoy the nature. He says 'the natural setting was up to my imagination, and I find it ideal for honeymooners'.

The mountains and tea plantations here are refreshing, so is the case with the food, says Mr. Waba. He said he had a good time trying out a combination of fish and rice and also the biriyani. And last, but certainly not the least, the people out here are also very impressive, Mr.Waba said.