Trivandrum: The seven day long festival of art and music, Nishagandhi festival started off in style with Chief Minister Shri Oommen Chandy lighting the traditional lamp at the Nishagandhi open-air auditorium in Thiruvananthapuram.
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Kerala attracts tourists from frozen Europe with VoA
Trivandrum: Kerala’s balmy tropical weather and lush green landscapes beckon travellers from Northern Europe hit by whiteouts and freezing in sub-zero winter temperatures. Kerala Tourism’s stall highlighting the sunny warmth of ‘God’s Own Country’ set off huge excitement at the prestigious MATKA Nordic Travel Fair 2014 which was held from January 16-19 at Helsinki, Finland, where temperatures are currently at a frigid minus 15 degrees.
Read MoreKerala Tourism to create tourist accommodation database
Trivandrum: Kerala Tourism has invited all accommodation units in the State to take part in a major survey aimed at creating a one-stop database that can be accessed by visitors to the state as well as tourism industry stakeholders.
Read MoreKerala goes on festive mode with Utsavam cul fest
Trivandrum: Kerala will be switched on to a festive mode in the peak tourism season as the whole state prepares to enthral both domestic and foreign tourists as well as its own citizens in a nearly month-long cultural fiesta.
Read MoreHilton Worldwide enters Kerala with Garden Inn Trivandrum
Trivandrum: Global hospitality major, Hilton Worldwide is all set to open their first property in Kerala on December 27, 2013 in Thiruvananthapuram. The Hilton Garden Inn Trivandrum will be the first international hotel brand in the capital city.
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