Trivandrum: In the golden jubilee year since its inception, the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) will spearhead this year’s Onam celebrations in Kerala. Elaborate plans have been drawn up to celebrate Onam in its traditional fervour and gaiety across all the properties in the State. This was announced by Shri M Vijayakumar, Chairman of KTDC while addressing a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram today.
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Trivandrum hosts India International Waiters Race 2017
Trivandrum: The 4th edition of the India International Waiters’ Race was held on April 29 at the Shankumugham beach in Thiruvananthapuram. The Champion Trophy First prize was won by Sathiya Baj from Vivanta by Taj, Kovalam. The second prize was won by Rahul Mishra from Classic Sarovar, Trivandrum and the third prize by Alpesh from Raviz Leela, Kovalam.
Read MoreKerala Tourism’s global blogger initiative wins ABBY Award
Trivandrum: Kerala Blog Express, Kerala Tourism’s pioneering blogger outreach programme, has bagged the much coveted ABBY award in the Social Media (Outreach) category. Conceived by Stark Communications, Kerala Tourism’s creative and brand management agency, Kerala Blog Express (KBE) 3.0 beat out campaigns from a competitive pool.
Read MoreKerala Tourism revenue crosses One Billion USD
Trivandrum: Kerala Tourism has recorded revenues in excess of USD One Billion. This is about 10% of the 11.2 Billion USD revenue reported by the tourism industry in India. Giving details, Kerala Tourism Secretary, G Kamala Vardhana Rao disclosed that Kerala gets about 10% of the 82 lakhs international tourist arrivals in India and the revenue for last year was Rs. 1.16 crores.
Read MoreKerala Tourism’s glory to sparkle in Britain ahead of Diwali
Trivandrum: A rich variety of products from God’s Own Country by the Arabian Sea will be a major attraction in an ancient city along the Thames shortly this month ahead of India celebrating its traditional festival of lights.
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