Issue No. 113 - January 2003

Kerala Tourism Newsletter

ISSUE: 113

JANUARY 2003

Enchanting Kerala
Video of the Month Video of the Month

Christmas Festivities

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Tourism News
Cultural evenings at Kanakakkunnu

A month-long cultural fiesta, featuring cultural evenings, is being organized by Kerala Tourism. ...

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New floating bridge at Veli

The State government has sanctioned Rs. 3.75 million for the construction of a new floating bridge inside the renowned Veli Tourist village. ...

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Singapore business delegation to return

The Singapore business delegation that was in Kerala to study and explore the possibilities of joint tourism ventures has decided to make a second visit in the near future. ...

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Tourism Man of the Year award

This year, the Tourism Man of the Year award instituted by the South Indian Tourism Promotion Council goes to Mr. N. K. Mohammed, Managing Director of Kadavu Resorts. ...

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Kovalam to initiate zero-waste project

A team of restaurant and hotel owners and other business groups have joined hands to make Kovalam a ?Zero waste destination.? ...

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China invited tourism delegation from Kerala

China has extended an invitation for a tourism delegation from Kerala to visit China....

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Wagamon gets Rs. 50 million grant from Central Government

The pristine hill retreat of Wagamon received a shot in the arm with the grant of Rs. 50 million as Central Government assistance for developmental activities, said Minister for Tourism Prof. K. V. Thomas. ...

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Kerala to have highest recorded tourism growth: WTTC

The World Travel and Tourism Council?s (WTTC) tourism satellite account report on Kerala predicts the tourism demand of Kerala to grow by 11.6 per cent per annum over the next decade, starting from 2002. ...

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Duty-free shop reopened at Thiruvananthapuram Airport

The reconstructed ITDC duty-free shop was reopened for passengers at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. ...

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Conditions relaxed for chartered flights

The decision taken by the Central Government to relax conditions for chartered flights for their service inside India is widely reckoned to contribute significantly the development of Kerala?s tourism sector. ...

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Prof. K. V. Thomas selected for Hall of Fame Award of PATWA

Kerala Tourism Minister, Prof. K. V. Thomas has been awarded the prestigious ?Hall of fame? award instituted by the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA). The award is in recognition to his outstanding contribution towards the developmental activities of Kerala Tourism....

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Jalatharangam 2002-2003

Jalatharangam 2002-2003 a panorama of cultural events organized by Kerala Tourism will be held from December 28 to February 16. The venue will be the Eve?s beach at the renowned Kovalam beach resort....

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