Kerala and Rajasthan turn a new leaf in tourism promotion
The MoU was signed by Tourism Secretary Mr. T. Balakrishnan and his Rajasthan counterpart Mr. Aravind Mayaram, in the presence of Tourism Minister, Prof. K. V. Thomas. ...
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Kerala Tourism releases ?God?s Own Country?
Department of Tourism recently released an illustrative book on Kerala, titled God?s Own Country, a masterful depiction of Kerala by M. F. Hussain and Shashi Tharoor. ...
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Seychelles for joint ventures in health tourism
The Seychelles Minister for Tourism, Ms. Simone Conaramond during her recent visit to Kerala, expressed willingness to go for joint ventures in the field of health tourism, especially Ayurveda....
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Nishagandhi 2003 adds a new face to Kerala Tourism
The Nishagandhi Festival 2003 was inaugurated by the Chief Minister Mr. A. K. Antony on April 6 at the Kanakakunnu Palace in Thiruvananthapuram. ...
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'Gateway to Cherai' project cleared
According to the Minister for Tourism, Prof. K. V. Thomas, the project 'Gateway to Cherai', undertaken by the Tourism Department to develop and beautify the road from Paravur K M K junction to Cherai Junction and from Cherai Junction to Cherai Beach, has been cleared...
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Ernakulam DTPC plans it big for Cherai beach in next phase
The Minister for Tourism, Prof. K. V. Thomas inaugurated the renovated Cherai beach, which is widely perceived to bolster the tourist activities of the beach and the surrounding region. ...
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Kerala banks on tradition to entertain high-paying tourists
Acknowledging the western world?s fascination for Kerala specialities like cuisine, ayurveda, martial arts and cultural wonders, the tourism authorities of the state have set their focus on the best of Kerala?s traditional practices, in order to entertain the high paying tourist segment. ...
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Kumbalangi raring to be a ?model?
The Kumbalangi grama panchayat is embarking on a unique drive to reposition the tiny island as a model fishing village and tourism spot in a bid to make a big leap into future....
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Two luxury liners call at Kochi
Two luxury liners, which gave a skip to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-hit Singapore last week, dropped anchor at the Cochin Port. ...
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Understanding reached on amusement park
The Abhu Dabhi based Southern Fun City has been given sanction to establish an amusement park of international standards, near the Veli Tourist Village in Thiruvananthapuram....
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Clearance given for tourism projects worth 60 million
Kerala Government has sanctioned various tourism projects in the state worth Rs. 60 million....
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Ayur health centre inaugurated
Innovative Holiday Concept has opened its first Ayur Health Centre at Uday Samudra Beach Hotel at Kovalam. ...
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Holiday package from Le Meridian
A Kerala tour package, exclusively meant for the holiday season has been developed jointly by Le Meridian, Kochi, Kovalam Hotel, Thiruvananthapuram and Kumarakom Lake Resort....
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Musical fountain to go dancing this month
The musical fountain being set up by the District Tourism Promotion Council and the capital city?s first would start dancing to the tune of city dwellers this month....
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Tourism police information counter at Athirapilly
A tourism police information counter has been opened at the popular tourist centre at Athirapilly. ...
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Kerala tourism moves on amidst SARS
Besieged by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) many tourist destinations in South East Asia are facing diminished tourist flow to their respective destinations....
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Summer season allures many to Ponmudi
This tranquil hill station, about 60 km from Thiruvananthapuram City has virtually become the coolest bet for the city dwellers and tourists this summer....
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Tourism the breadwinner for artisans
A study undertaken by the Union Government revealed tourism as the main source of income for majority of artisans in Kerala....
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Smooth landing for Sri Lankan Airlines
The fag end of April saw Sri Lankan Airlines launching its flight service to Kochi, when the A 320 Airbus, carrying 93 passengers onboard, touched the runway at the Cochin International Airport....
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Kerala?s tourism acumen to the advantage of business travelers
The popular and upcoming properties numbering around 50 would be the focal point of a new campaign unleashed by Department of Tourism....
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After Rajasthan, it is now the turn of Goa
To bring more impetus to the tourism development of the State, Kerala Tourism is on course to make sure that foreign tourists arriving in Goa, visit Kerala and vice versa....
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Eco-certification scheme from Kerala Tourism
Eco-tourism is one of the prime necessities that would sustain the tourism aspirations of a region. ...
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Budget proposes Rs. 850 million for tourism
The Kerala State Budget for 2003-04 has earmarked Rs. 850 million for the state?s tourism development. ...
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