The inflow of tourists to Kerala is expected to grow by nearly 25 per cent while the industry revenue is set to increase by 15 to 20 per cent during April-September this year, thanks to a growing corporate demand and growth of Ayurvedic tourism, says the CII.
According to a CII survey, the foreign …
After deciding to introduce Big B and Ash as brand ambassoders of Kerala tourism, now it offers chopper service for tourists, the first one of its kind in the country, will take off from Kovalam on June 15. The six-seater chopper will airlift tourists from Kovalam to various tourism destinations such as Munnar, Kumarakom, Kochi etc.
King Rotors and Air Charter, a private limited company that will operate the chopper service, has already received the authorization from the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The company has purchased its first helicopter from the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
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One must understand it is NOT , rather it is absolute VALUE FOR MONEY. Its not because of any low quality work nor due to out dated medicines. But its just Due to the current favorable Rupee/Dollar/Pound/Euro exchange rate foreign clients can take advantage of the weak Rupee and expect savings of up to 65% over the same treatment in their own countries, with no compromise on quality.
For the average Indian, Private medical care is very expensive, but for those visitors with Sterling, Euros or Dollars it is a bargain price considering what you would pay back …
The Kerala State Cooperative Bank (KSCB) has launched ‘Co-bank Grama Yatra’ loan scheme to promote rural tourism in a big way. Under the scheme, the bank will provide assistance of up to Rs 20 lakh for individuals, partnership concerns and companies who are ready to develop lodging, food, travel and other facilities for tourists.
Around 150 percent of the loan amount should be given as collateral security. The repayment period is seven-and-a-half years, with a moratorium of six months.
The Co-bank Grama Yatra scheme will also provide Rs 25 lakh for the construction of a houseboat and Rs 10 lakh …
Kerala Tourism’s unique Vazhiyoram project has got off to a flying start with the department of tourism selecting 121 entrepreneurs from among the 535 who had sent in applications to set up wayside (vazhiyoram) tourist centres along highways, waterways and major roads that connect important destinations. The Vazhiyoram centres are expected to be ready in 3-4 months.
The concept of the Vazhiyoram project is that small tourist centres, constructed along the highways connecting tour destinations across the state, would ensure availability of restaurants, rest rooms and mini-shopping spots, …
