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Awards and Recognitions

Kerala Tourism prides itself at forming the vanguard of promoting the culture and natural wonders of God’s Own Country to the entire world. We strive to ensure that all our guests get a taste of our heritage and innovation. Our shores are known for their friendly and family-centric vibe and we consider all our guests treasured members of our own households. Below are some of the awards from prestigious organisations that have noticed and hailed our efforts.

INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

Global Award at the World Travel Mart (WTM) London for STREET Project of Kerala Responsible Tourism Mission
International Centre for Responsible Tourism (ICRT) Indian Sub-Continent Awards 2022
  • Top honours in plastic waste elimination, water conservation, (under the Water STREET Project), diversification in the tourism sector and revival of post-COVID tourism.
Global Vision Award 2022
  • For experiential, sustainable & environment-friendly Tourism
World Travel Market Award, 2021
  • Indian Responsible Tourism One To Watch Award
UNWTO Ulysses Award
  • Innovation in Public Policy and Governance Award for Kumarakom Responsible Tourism Project, 2013
World Tourism Travel Council Tourism for Tomorrow Awards
  • One of the three finalists in the Destination Category - Kerala, 2006
ITB Berlin
  • Das Goldene Stadttor Award for Print Campaign on Backwaters, 2014
  • Das Goldene Stadttor Award for Ayurveda Campaign, 2013
  • Das Goldene Stadttor Silver Award for Print Campaign, 2012
  • Das Goldene Stadttor Bronze Award for TV Commercial, 2011
  • Das Golden Stadttor Award for the Print campaign, 2007
  • Das Golden Stadttor Award for Best Commercial, 2006
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)
  • PATA Grand Award for Marketing (Human by Nature), 2020
  • PATA Gold Award for Best Website, 2019
  • PATA Gold Award for Travel Advertisement Broadcast Media (Come Out and Play Campaign), 2019
  • PATA Gold Award for Women Empowerment Initiative (Ethnic Restaurant at Kumarakom), 2019
  • PATA Gold Award for Travel Advertisement Print Media & Travel Poster, 2018
  • PATA Gold Award for E-Newsletter, 2016
  • PATA Gold Award for 'Visit Kerala' Television Commercial Campaign, 2016
  • PATA CEO Challenge Top Destination Award for Thekkady, 2015
  • PATA Gold Award for Kumarakom Responsible Tourism Project, 2014
  • PATA Gold Award for E-Newsletter, 2014
  • PATA Gold Award for E-Newsletter, 2013
  • PATA Awards 2011
  • Gold Award 2010 for Best Website
  • Gold Award 2009 for Marketing "Dream Season in Gods Own Country"
  • Gold Award 2008 for Culture - Utsavam, Kerala Arts Festival
  • Gold Award 2008 for Consumer Travel Brochure - Kerala Tourism Theme Brochure
  • Gold Award 2007 for Culture - Aranmula Cultural Village
  • Gold Award 2007 for Brochure - Destination Brochure Kit
  • Grand Award for Environment - Zero Waste Kovalam, 2006
  • Gold Award for Ecotourism - Kumbalangi Tourism Village, 2006
  • Gold Award 2006 for Publication Ayurveda: The Mantra of Niramaya
  • Gold Award for the best E-Newsletter, 2005
  • Honourable Mention for Culture, 2005
  • Gold Award for Culture, 2004
  • Gold Award for Ecotourism, 2004
  • Gold Award 2004 for the best CD-ROM Ayurveda: The Mantra of Niramaya
  • Gold Award 2003 for the best CD-ROM, Kerala: The Green Symphony
  • Gold Award for Marketing, 2003
  • Grand Award for Heritage, 2002
Pacific Asia Travel Writers Association (PATWA)
  • International Award for Leisure Tourism, 2000-2001
UNESCO Asia-Pacific
  • Heritage Award - Honorable Mention - Arakkal Kettu, Kannur, 2006
New York ad Festivals
  • Finalist Award - Kerala Tourism - 2005
Prague International Advertising Festival (PIAF)
  • Bronze for the Print Campaign - Your Moment is Waiting, 2012
  • Bronze for the TVC- Your Moment is Waiting, 2011
WTM, London
  • Best Stand Award, 2011
FITUR, Spain
  • Best International Exhibition stand - Kerala Tourism Pavilion, 2010
Smart Travel Asia 'Best in Travel Poll 2010'
  • Kerala voted as the best Asian holiday destination, 2010
IAA Olive Crown Awards
  • Olive Crown Award for Kerala Tourism's print campaign on World Tourism Day, 2012
Conde Nast Travel Award
  • Kerala Tourism won the award for Excellence in Taking "Brand India" Global Award, 2012

NATIONAL AWARDS

National Tourism Awards 2018-19
  • 'Hall of Fame' status in the category of 'Comprehensive Development of Tourism'
Indian Responsible Tourism Awards, 2021
  • Best Future Forward State
Web Ratna Awards 2014
  • Golden Icon Award in the 'Outstanding Content' Category
Government of India
  • Most Innovative Use of Information Technology / Best Website 2013-14
  • Best Tourism Film, 2013-14
  • Best Responsible Tourism Project 2013-14
  • Most Innovative Use of Information Technology / Best Website 2012 -13
  • Most Innovative and Unique Tourism Project 2012 -13 - Kochi - Muziris Biennale
  • Best State (2nd Place) 2012 -13
  • Best Civic Management 2012 -13 - Responsible Tourism Kumarakom
  • Best Rural Tourism Project 2011-12 - Responsible Tourism Kumarakom
  • Most innovative use of Information Technology / Best Website 2010 -11
  • Best State (3rd Place), 2010
  • Best Responsible Tourism Initiative- Kumarakom RT project, 2009
  • Most Innovative use of Information Technology, 2009
  • Most Innovative Adventure Activity -International Paragliding Championship, 2008
  • Best Responsible Tourism Project - Better Together- Responsible Tourism Initiative, Kerala, 2008
  • Best Tourism Film / Audio Visual Presentation 2008 for DVD Rhapsodies from God's Own Country
  • Best Performing Tourism State, 2007
  • Best Tourism Portal - www.keralatourism.org, 2007
  • Best Performing Tourism State, 2006
  • Best Maintained Tourist - Friendly Monument - Sakthan Thampuran Palace 2006
  • Best Publishing - Mantra of Niramaya & Tourism Handbook, 2006
  • Most Innovative Use of Information Technology, 2005-06
  • Best Performing Tourism State, 2005
  • Best Maintained Tourist - Friendly Monument, 2005
  • Best Publishing 2004-05 for Book on Ayurveda
  • Best Marketed and Promoted State, 2004
  • Best Maintained Tourist - Friendly Monument, 2004
  • Best Innovative Tourism Project, 2004
  • Best Promotion Literature, 2004
  • Best Publishing 2003-04 for Book on Panchakarma
  • Best Performing State for 2003, 2001, 2000 and 1999 - Award for Excellence in Tourism. (For rapid growth, development and advancement in the tourism sector)
  • Best Practices by a State Government, 2003
  • Best Eco-tourism Product, 2003
  • Best Wildlife Sanctuary, 2003
  • Most Innovative Use of Information Technology, 2002-03
  • Most Tourist-friendly International Airport, 2002
  • Most Eco-friendly Destination, 2002
  • Best Tourism Film, 2001
  • Most Innovative Use of Information Technology, 2000-01
  • Most Innovative Use of Information Technology, 2008-09
Outlook Traveler Awards
  • Favourite Winter Destination & Favourite Beach Destination, 2013
  • Favourite Indian State for Travel & Tourism, 2010
  • Best State that promoted Travel & Tourism, 2000-2001
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
  • Award for Best Use of IT in Tourism, 2004
  • Award for Best Marketing, 2003
Galileo - Express Travel & Tourism
  • Award for the Best State Tourism Board, 2006
  • Award for the Best State Tourism Board, 2005
  • Award for the Best State Tourism Board, 2003
Net4 PC World
  • Award for Best website in the tourism category, 2008
Indian Association of Tour Operators' (IATO)
  • Award for the Best CDs, 2004
NDTV
  • Business Leadership Award in Travel Category, 2007
  • Business Leadership Award in Travel Category, 2006
CNBC Award
  • Best Tourism Board, 2011
  • Best Tourism Board, 2009
  • Best Travel Destination 2009
  • Best State Tourism Board - Kerala, 2007
  • Best Travel Destination - Thekkady, 2007
Today's Traveller Platinum Award
  • Best State Marketing Campaign - Jet2kerala campaign, 2009
Kerala State E-Governance Awards
  • Best Website, 2008
Travel & Leisure Award
  • Best Indian State, 2014
  • Best Green Destination, 2014
Lonely Planet - India Travel Awards
  • Best Destination for Families, 2014
  • Best Destination for Families, 2012
Times of India
  • Best Tourism Board, 2012
  • Best Domestic Tourism Department, 2011
National Travel - Trade Fair
  • Best Design and Decoration, 2011
 

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