Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala witnessed a record increase in tourist visits in 2023, both domestic and international, rebounding strongly after the back-to-back deluges and the COVID-19 pandemic that hit the industry hard in the previous years.
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Morex Group to develop Bekal Tourism Village project
Trivandrum: The state government has signed an agreement with Morex Group for the development of the prestigious Bekal Tourism Village Project with an estimated investment of Rs 250 crores, which stands out as the first investment proposal to become a reality among a raft of schemes showcased at the Tourism Investors Meet 2023 (TIM).
Read MoreKerala sets all-time record in domestic tourist arrivals in 2023
Trivandrum: Scripting a record in domestic tourist arrivals, Kerala attracted 2,18,71,641 visitors from within the country in the calendar year 2023, registering a significant 15.92 per cent increase as compared to the previous year, Minister for Tourism, Shri P A Mohamed Riyas said today.
Read MoreVarkala Papanasham beach in Lonely Planet’s 100 best beaches
Trivandrum: In a huge endorsement of Kerala’s lively beach tourism, the Papanasham Beach at Varkala, a stunning seaside getaway, has been featured among the 100 best beaches in the world in the prestigious Lonely Planet’s ‘Best Beaches: 100 of the World’s Most Incredible Beaches’ guide book.
Read MoreKTDC Samudra Kovalam all set to reopen
Trivandrum: Consolidating Kerala’s standing as a fast-emerging hub of destination weddings and MICE tourism, Samudra Kovalam, the beachside resort of the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) is all set to reopen on January 30 after adding a whole range of world-class features as part of the first phase of its renovation.
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