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Unwind for a new beginning at Poovar Island Resorts

TechnoparkToday.com>> As tourism sector in the state is regaining normalcy after lockdown, resorts in Kerala have also started its operations following strict Covid 19 guidelines. Poovar Island Resorts, one of the best backwater resorts in Kerala, situated at Pozhiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram started its functions from September 11. As reopening special offer, they have announced special packages including one night accommodation in …

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Back2Backwaters Campaign to Support Tourism!

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TechnoparkToday.com(Sept, 2018): The devastating floods in Kerala, coming soon after a Nipah virus outbreak, has left the state’s tourism industry in tatters, with almost complete cancellation of bookings for three months. Many tourism based business and lives are now struggling as Travel and tourism accounts for 10% of Kerala’s gross state domestic product and for 25% of employment in the state. One …

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1 Million Facebook Fans and Counting for Kerala Tourism

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TechnoparkToday.com(Aug, 2014): The tech savvy tourism department of Kerala reached a spectacular milestone this week when the number of its fans on Facebook hit the one million mark. Kerala Tourism is the first tourism board in the country to have more than one million fans on its hugely popular Facebook page. Kerala Tourism is well ahead of major global tourism …

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Kerala Tourism signs historic agreement with UNESCO

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TechnoparkToday.com(Aug, 2014):Kerala Tourism today signed an agreement with UNESCO to begin a historic cooperation between the state and the world’s foremost cultural organization in promoting and protecting the ancient Spice Route heritage. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Kerala Tourism Secretary, Shri Suman Billa, and UNESCO Director and Representative to India, Shri Shigeru Aoyagi, in the presence of …

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Kerala Wins ‘Best Green Destination’ Award

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TechnoparkToday.com(April, 2014): Kerala has bagged the ‘Best Green Destination’ prize at the India’s Best Awards for 2013. Besides the ‘Best Green Destination’ in India honour, Kerala also picked up the ‘Best Indian State’ prize at the awards presented every year by the Travel + Leisure South Asia magazine for the world’s top tourism and travel destinations and services. The awards were …

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International Contest to Develop Mobile App for Tourism Promotion

TechnoparkToday.com(March, 2014):  With mobile apps ruling the roost in the cyber world, the Kerala Tourism department has decided to develop an app for tourism promotion and that too by launching a unique contest inviting participants from across the world to develop the mobile app. “The competition has been designed to ensure wider reach for Kerala tourism. It also aims to encourage …

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Call to leverage social media for tourism promotion

TechnoparkToday.com > Travel and tourism industry stakeholders stressed the need to step up exploring the potential of social media and information technology in their promotional activities at a workshop organised jointly by Kerala Tourism and Facebook here on Thursday. Titled ‘Travel Goes Social’, the event was second in the leg of a special campaign for travel and tourism professionals that began in …

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Prince Charles Celebrates 65th Birthday in ‘God’s Own Country’

TechnoparkToday.com>> November 14, 2013: Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, celebrated his 65th birthday in Kerala on Thursday with the God’s Own Country’s idyllic backwaters and rich tapestry of cultures and customs setting an ideal stage for the royal event. The celebrations began in the backdrop of the majestic Vembanad Lake in Kumarakom, where the Prince of Wales …

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Kerala Named Among World’s Best Family Destinations in 2014

TechnoparkToday.com > Lonely Planet has named Kerala as one among the world’s 10 best destinations for taking the family along for a holiday in 2014. The Lonely Planet award for the Best Family Destination was bestowed on ‘God’s Own Country’ at the World Travel Mart (WTM) in London, the world’s leading travel trade event attended by industry representatives from around the …

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Nishagandhi Festival 2011 @ Kanakakkunnu Palace

Nishagandhi Festival, unveiling seven nights that celebrate classical Indian dance and music, commenced with the graceful performance of the legendary singer Dr. K.J. Yesudas at Kanakakkunnu Palace on January 20. God’s Own Country will come alive with the exotic fragrance of the Nishagandhi that lends a touch of magic to the cool nights with a beautiful blend of melody and …

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‘Your Moment is Waiting’ is on Air

Kerala Tourism’s new promotional video, ”Your Moment is Waiting”, was unveiled at the Saatchi Gallery in London yesterday. The film was well received by the crowd, with many celebrities saying they would visit Kerala this year. Malayalam actor Mohanlal was also among the stars who attended the function. ”Your Moment Is Waiting”, the advertisement film was created by renowned ad …

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Kerala Tourism ties up with Google

Kerala Tourism has tied up with Google to promote its tourism through search and banner advertisements. This is the first time a state tourism department is partnering with the global search engine for such an advertisement campaign. According to a senior official from Google, the three month long campaign which started last week has seen a tremendous responses. The tie-up …

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