new tourism projects in kerala

Moreover, for eco-tourism projects, Rs 7 crore has been granted. The minister allocated Rs 81 crore for carrying out an international tourism campaign and set aside Rs 19.3 crore for three institutions: the Kerala Institute of Travel Studies, the Kerala Institute of Hospitality Management, and the Food Craft Institute.

With a growth rate of 19.34 per cent and 159.69 lakh visitors till September 2023, Kerala Tourism is setting stage to revolutionise its offerings. Tourism Director P B Nooh detailed aggressive strategies including the launch of 'Sky Escapes' heli-tourism and four international adventure events. The state also aims to develop thematic circuits and elevate its wedding tourism and cruise tourism ...

Our Correspondent. Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government on Sunday launched 18 projects, completed at a cost of Rs 40.46 crore with an aim at boosting tourism sector in the state. The projects inaugurated by Tourism Minister Kadakampally Surendran through videoconferencing, include destination development of Kovalam Phase 1 - Samudra Beach ...

In a major move to ramp up tourism facilities, the Tourism Minister Mr Kadakampally Surendran has launched 18 tourism projects across the state. The projects were completed at a cost of Rs 40.46 crore. The projects that were inaugurated include destination development of Kovalam Phase 1 - Samudra Beach park area and Grove Beach area, Kovalam-- at a cost of Rs 9.9 crores and beautification and ...

In a bid to boost the tourism sector, a bevy of new tourism projects across the state has been announced. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has launched 26 new tourism projects. "Once our state, the country and the world survive COVID-19, Kerala will become a tourist paradise again," Vijayan said while inaugurating the projects in 14 ...

Set to be formulated in '24, the project aims to elevate the industry to new levels of growth. ... "Kerala tourism is undergoing a transformative phase, exploring new avenues distinct from the ...

Kerala: Introducing new destinations, conceptualising innovative tourism circuits, investing in infrastructure development, broadening the award-winning Responsible Tourism initiative, which allows tourists to experience village life and local communities to benefit, and ensuring better connectivity are the new focus areas of the state's rejigged tourism initiatives.

The new projects are in line with Kerala's "Responsible Tourism" model and aim to boost the incomes of local communities. In addition, it will help preserve the heritage including art ...

Thiruvananthapuram: Ramping up tourism facilities state-wide with an aim at boosting the sector, hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kerala government on Sunday launched 18 projects, completed ...

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has launched new tourism projects across the state to boost the crisis hit tourism sector. The tourism sector in the state has suffered an estimated loss of around Rs 25,000 crore due to the pandemic.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has launched 26 new tourism projects across the state in a bid to boost the crisis-hit tourism sector.Vijayan on Thursday said the tourism sector in the state has suffered an estimated loss of around Rs 25,000 crore due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He said the epidemic arrived at a time when the tourism sector in the state was thriving after overcoming ...

Web Desk Updated: November 17, 2023 12:01 IST. Kerala government has unveiled a toursim master plan 'Mission 2030' aimed at propelling the state's GDP share to an impressive 20 percent from the current 12 percent. The visionary plan primarily focuses on strategic development of the travel and hospitality sector.

The amount earmarked in the budget this year for tourism is Rs 42 crores more than what was set apart last year," Tourism Minister Mr Mohamed Riyas said. The new projects on the anvil include the launch of cruise tourism connecting Kovalam, Kollam, Kochi, Beypore, Mangaluru and Goa, for which an initial allocation of Rs 5 crores has been made.

Synopsis. In a pioneering initiative to take tourism deep into the state's interiors and rural hinterland, Kerala Tourism will launch the 'STREET' project in select spots in seven districts, which would help visitors experience the diversity of offerings in these locales. Kerala tourism launches a new project named STREET.

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinayari Vijayan has launched 26 new tourism projects across the state in a bid to boost the crisis-hit tourism sector. Vijayan on Thursday said the tourism sector in the state has suffered an estimated loss of around Rs 25,000 crore due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He said the epidemic arrived at a time ...

The Kerala government will take up 27 new tourism projects as part of the second 100-day Action Plan. The government has earmarked INR 310 cr for the new projects that form a part of the second 100-day initiative announced by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. CM Vijayan has announced a total of 646 new projects worth INR 4,300 cr in different ...

hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kerala government on Sunday. launched 18 projects, completed at a cost of Rs 40.46 crore. The projects inaugurated by Tourism Minister Kadakampally. Surendran through videoconferencing, include destination. development of Kovalam Phase 1 -- Samudra Beach park area and. Grove Beach area, Kovalam-- at a cost of ...

Upcoming Mega Projects in Kerala: Kochi Metro Phase 2. Kochi Metro's Phase 2 project is an expansion that includes the construction of a new 11.2 km Pink Line with 11 stations. The line will run from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to Infopark II in Kakkanad and will be elevated.

The tourism department launched the 'Destination Challenge' project in June 2022. The project is for developing potential tourism destinations in Kerala in collaboration with local self-government ...

The project include the restoration of the historical structures, setting up facilities for the collection and disposal of waste, construction of a check dam at Kadavapara, improving the parking facilities and. The project would be executed by the Director, Eco Tourism at a cost of Rs. 0.67 million. Eco- tourism programmes in wildlife sanctuaries.

Tourism dept. in talks with Kochi Corporation on micro plans to showcase attractions of city ... Ernakulam reports the maximum tourist arrivals in Kerala. In the first quarter of 2022, the ...

KWIL sources told 'Kerala Kaumudi' that tourism projects, fish processing centres, food enterprises, etc., will be launched. The land will be acquired by the government and leased to entrepreneurs. Priority will be given to projects that have economic benefits for local residents. Importance will be for tourism.

Building on tourism potential Ever since the launch of the water metro, the majority of riders have been tourists. People from across the state, including foreign tourists have experienced a ...

The Kerala State Water Transport department (KSWTD) introduced a double-decker solar tourist boat recently and is readying to roll out Vega 120, its fast ferry, as a tourist vessel that would ...

The Government of Kerala recently gave sanction to 57 new tourism projects at various destinations in Kerala. Minister for Tourism, Mr. Kodiyeri Balakrishnan said that the new projects would begin in a month and the cost of these projects, already mentioned in the current budget, will be Rs. 460 million.

KOZHIKODE: One person was killed and 13 others injured when a tourist bus lost control and turned turtle in this district early on Saturday, police said.The inc

Saudi Arabia is projected to have 320,000 new hotel rooms by 2030 as the Kingdom ramps up efforts to accommodate an annu­al influx of 150 million tourists, domestic and international, according ...

The project will be implemented in 10 selected places of Kerala based on the UNWTO's new tourism motto, 'Tourism for Inclusive Growth'. Developing/rebranding destinations into theme-based streets and widening the area of tourism activities so as to reduce the tourist concentration in the main points is the aim of the project.