Expectations have been raised that a large shopping festival in Kerala will help bolster tourism in the state The upcoming Grand Kerala Shopping Festival (GKSF) is being targeted as an event to help establish Kerala as a major hub of tourism and shopping for visitors to India. People will be catching flights to Thiruvananthapuram to enjoy the festival from « Continue Reading »
Tourism sites in Kerala will be cleaned up during a new state-wide initiative. A five-day sanitation programme is underway at the major tourism hotspots in all 14 districts of Kerala. The scheme will be held at Kovalam, Veli and Sangumugham in the state capital of Thiruvananthapuram, while in the Kollam district, the main beach and the banks of the Ashtamudi « Continue Reading »
Kerala’s mix of attractions make it like few places on Earth, according to the prime minister. Holidays to India are often a breathtaking and natural experience no matter where people choose to stay, but Kerala in particular is carving out a unique reputation in global tourism. Prime minister Manmohan Singh has said that the « Continue Reading »
Kerala is hoping sustainable infrastructure improvements will drive tourist growth. Kerala is set to build on its burgeoning reputation as a tourist haven in the coming years as officials in the state are keen to ensure that growth is sustained. The state is a favourite among foreign holidaymakers who are looking to experience the unique Indian atmosphere and see some « Continue Reading »
According to Kerala tourism department’s latest figures, the number of foreign tourists booking flights to India and visiting the southern state has gone up considerably. From 659,265 in 2010, the figure has risen to 732,980 in 2011. Figures floating in the Indian media indicate that a fair number of foreign tourists who book flights to India make way to Kerala, « Continue Reading »