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Mobility Hub In Cochin Inaugurated

admin — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 08:03:42 +0000

The first phase of the Vyttila Mobility Hub project is underway. Once completed, it will serve many purposes. The grand first phase was inaugurated by Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan. The KSRTC double-decker bus, the first bus to start service from the terminal was flagged off by Transport Minister Jose Thettayil.

Besides this, Cochin has the Vallarpadom Terminal coming up. So, too, the Kochi Metro Rail project. All these ventures will boost Kerala’s tourism potential.

Monsoon Soon! – Kerala Can Rejoice

admin — Mon, 17 May 2010 16:06:49 +0000

After months of the sultry, sweaty, scorching heat, aren’t we all looking forward to a few months of rain? Oh, you bet!

Inconsistent smallish showers have been teasing us for a while now. Each state across India is vying for the Hottest-State-Where-Most-People-Die-Of-Heat Award. But, be of good cheer. We’ve spotted the actual South-West Monsoon in the Andaman Islands. Yay!!!

Now, isn’t that good news? Of course. Hoping that the showers will bless Kerala by the end of the month, wait all of us. Eager to be relieved of the sun’s burning heat and to relish the cool rainy days.

Monsoon tourism will get a boost, too. Tourism agents, houseboat operators, homestay and hotel owners, restaurants, and just about everyone depending on tourists are awaiting the golden showers.

Guess Who’s The New Face Of Kerala?

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:53:20 +0000

Yes, Kerala Tourism has decided to have someone awe-inspiring as well as charming to represent Kerala. Someone who has memerised lakhs of Indians and foreigners with his acting skills, suave and sensitivity. We’re talking about Big B, or Amitabh Bachchan!!

He’s gonna be promoting Kerala Tourism. The state mnisters and Oscar winner Resul Pookutty felicitated him at a recent function. Now let’s see the Bachchan magic working on Kerala.

Haritholsavam – A Reason For Green Kerala to Celebrate

admin — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:12:04 +0000

Bringing the farmer and the customer together on a single stage is not an easy thing. One of Kerala’s largest and well-organised agriculture exhibitions has done just that! Haritholsavam, opened at the EEC Market at Maradu, a suburb of Cochin, on August 28, showcases agricultural products, equipment, medicinal plants, variety of flowers and farming techniques.

Jointly organised by the Union Ministry for Agriculture and Kerala Tourism Department, the exhibition has 80 stalls from all over the country. It will be attended by the Coconut Board, Spices Board and the Coir Board. A great time for the state to develop tourism.

It is a three day event where farmers and agriculturists can learn about new technology in the industry and a time for people to attend seminars and cultural events. The seminars on 29 and 30 will be attended by renowned agricultural scientists and researchers. It will take place at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute.

There will be sessions on efficient use of water and fertilisers, improving the fisheries and the animal sector and plant protection measures. An Onam market will be opened by the state agricultural department.

Recession Is Over

admin — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:33:49 +0000

President Obama has officially announced the end of recession in the US. Countries and companies that depended on the US economy, too, are relieved now. Business can go back to as usual and people are heaving a sigh of relief.

It is also a positive call for tourists to pack their bags and travel along! Tourists who have been keeping their long journeys on hold will now be able to undertake them without feeling any pinch.

Kerala, being a world-famous tourist destination, will be seeing a huge influx of tourists. And since it is the tourists season now, the tourism industry here can certainly smile!

Calling Tourists To Kerala

admin — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:34:22 +0000

Kerala’s tourism minister has officially opened this year’s tourist season. The advent of the monsoon signals the first phase.

The minister said last week that they will organise partnership meets across Europe, the middle east, Australia and New Zealand to discuss tourism options for Kerala.

He said that there will be such meets in Indian cities, too, to attract domestic tourists.

Kerala’s hospitality – ‘Atithi Devo Bhavah’

admin — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:54:03 +0000

A visitor to India is treated on the basis of the mythological concept of ‘Atithi Devo Bhavah—Guest is God. This concept represents India’s age old hospitality. The hospitality of Indians is very well known. They are friendly and kind towards visitors and welcome them irrespective of language, traditions or religion. In Kerala, most of the families live as a joint family – with cousins and relatives. They will be more than happy to welcome newer members.

An initiative by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India was started to maintain good relations with tourists and visitors to the country. It is a nation-wide campaign that aims at sensitising key stakeholders towards tourists, through a process of training and orientation. It is meant to boost tourismin India, which in turn would bolster India’s economic growth.

Apart from travel agents and hotel owners, it is also aimed at those dealing with tourists directly and indirectly, such as taxi drivers, tourist guides, operators, immigration officers and the police.

The programme is based on a verse in the Taittiriya Upanishad that goes, “Matru devo bhava, Pitru devo bhava, Acharya devo bhava, Atithi devo bhava”, meaning ‘One should worship mother, father, teacher and guests as God.’

The government’s seven-point Atithi Devo Bhavah Programme involves training and orientation for those liaising with tourists. As motivation, they also give away awards for the best worker in each segment.