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The ‘International Travel Expo 2006,’ a three-day exhibition of the Kerala tourism & travel industry, will be held at the St Joseph’s School Exhibition Centre, Thiruvanathapuram, from September 7 to 9.

The expo is being organised by Kerala Tourism, the Indian Trade Fair Foundation, Tourism India Publications and the South Kerala Hoteliers Forum.

The tourism boards of Dubai, Singapore, Malaysia , Sri Lanka, Maldives and around 80 companies connected with airlines, hotels, resorts, houseboats, water theme parks, travel agents, tour operators and hospitals will participate.

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Kerala Tourism Awards declared

Posted By: Santhosh RamaKrishnan Sunday, August 13th, 2006 at 12:08 pm

The Kerala Tourism Awards for the last year declared by the government of Kerala.

Best Kerala Tour Operator (on Customer Base): Travel Corporation of India
Best Kerala Tour Operator ( Foreign Money Earned): Travel Corporation of India
Best 1 Star Hotel: Periyar House, Thekkady
Best 2 Star Hotel: Hotel Samudra, Kovalam
Best 3 Star Hotel: …

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Nehru Trophy Boat Race 2006 won by Paipadan Chundan

Posted By: Santhosh RamaKrishnan Saturday, August 12th, 2006 at 06:12 pm

The 54th Nehru Trophy Boat Race won by Paipadan Chundan of Kumarakom Boat Club.

Paippadan Chundan Captained by Raju Vadakkedathu, took the lead from the half way mark onwards and surged ahead. The team, which has rich legacy in the tournment’s history, bagged the Nehru trophy and prize money of Rs.3.75 Lakhs.

For the first time in the history of the boat race, ten women rowed a boat in the category of Thekkanodi and created history by winning the cahmpionship in their category. Julie Amer, who led the foreign contingent, said they will also contest for the next year .

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