Apprehensions triggered by the very infectious Omicron variant of the coronavirus brought in cancelations by a number of foreign tourists to Kerala. “My loved ones say that I should come home. The initial plan was to be on holiday for …

In a major policy initiative that could redefine tourism possibilities, the Kerala government has re-interpreted the central motor vehicles rules for permitting camper vans to be operated in the state. The government’s decision is for promoting caravan tourism in Kerala. …

In order to maintain standards and regulate services offered by the adventure tourism providers, the state government of Kerala is possibly the first government to ask all operators for mandatory registration. As per the recent move taken by Kerala government, …

The tourism, hospitality and health care sectors in Kerala is a model for the rest of India and there is a lot of scope for growth in the commercial and industrial sectors due to good connectivity and skilled human resources, …

Every time the rules concerning COVID-19 restrictions changed in Kerala, the tourism sector was severely affected. Classification of regions based on the test positivity rate changed from week to week. Only regions in the A and B categories — with …

Kerala would become a safe tourism destination after 100% vaccination of those working in the sector is complete, said the state Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas. After inaugurating the first phase of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign at Vythiri in the …

Kerala’s tourism sector is all set to introduce the amphibious bus service proposed by the state government. As we get from the name itself, these amphibious vehicles (also called duck bus) can travel over land as well as water, and …

Kerala Works and Tourism Minister PA Mohamed Riyas on Thursday said that the government will strive hard to make Kochi a major tourist destination. The minister also said the development of Kochi city is essential for the state to move …

When Stalin Benny, an entrepreneur, started Greenix Village — miniature of a grand Kerala village in place of two godowns close to Aspinwall — one-and-a-half decades ago, many considered it a unique idea. It’s a venue where Kerala’s rich cultural …

Travelling is one of the most favored ways for people to relax after a hectic schedule. However, the tourism sector is among one of the first sectors to feel the heat in the wake of the pandemic. In the present …