Kerala’s Thirunelli and Chekadi Trails of Responsible Tourism Mission launched
Tourism Minister PC Vishnunadh said the project has been implemented with the vision of enabling visitors to directly experience rural life and that the initiative aims to create a responsible tourism culture without disturbing the local life and unique culture of the people of Wayanad.
Kerala prioritises sustainable infrastructure & global standards for next tourism phase
Kerala is set to get a major thrust in the plan to develop quality infrastructure and ensuring barrier-free access to destinations for the next phase of tourism, according to Biju K, Secretary, Tourism, Government of Keralam. Emphasising that it is vital to upgrade tourism destinations on par with global standards, Biju said barrier-free access to tourism, embracing effective marketing...
IHCL signs 100-key SeleQtions hotel in Athirapilly, Kerala
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a SeleQtions hotel in Athirapilly, Kerala. This is a conversion and expansion project. The 100-key IHCL SeleQtions Athirapilly, Kerala is being developed in two phases. The first phase comprises the existing 37 operational keys, while the balance inventory will be added as part of the expansion. The hotel will feature an all-day dining...
FLY91 commences daily Kochi-Agatti-Kochi Service
FLY91 operated its inaugural flight on the Kochi–Agatti sector, launching a new daily service connecting Kerala with the Lakshadweep islands. Ahead of the maiden departure, FLY91’s ATR 72-600 aircraft was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Kochi Airport with a traditional water cannon salute, marking the commencement of services to Agatti...
The Changing Face of Kerala Tourism: Emerging Trends in Kochi
Kerala has always been known as "God’s Own Country." From a surge in festive bookings to wellness packages and enjoying its authentic houseboat rides and beach explorations...
Kerala unveils Muziris Heritage Project to boost educational tourism
Another MoU with Mahatma Gandhi University is in the final stages, paving the way for specialised programmes in Heritage Interpretation, Museum Management, Art & Community-Oriented Tourism, and Sustainability & Heritage Studies
Eyeing High-Spend, Low-Footprint tourism for Kerala; big push for MICE & Weddings ahead
Sikha Surendran IAS, MD of KTDC, on state’s ideal positioning to compete with affluent international destinations.
Kerala Tourism’s Social Media Campaign wins PATA Gold 2025
State Tourism Minister Mohamed Riyas received the PATA Award for the campaign in Bangkok. With a cross-platform rollout across Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn, the campaign generated a reach of over 1.2 million and more that 89,700 engagements, while also driving user-generated content, influencer collaborations, and viral success through relatable, Kerala-rooted humour.
