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Vision 2031: ‘Lokom Kothikkum Keralam’ tourism seminar held in Idukki
The process of providing start-up modelfinancial assistancefor hotel projects with investments up to ₹50 crore has reached its final stage, Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal has said.
While inaugurating ‘Lokom Kothikkum Keralam,’ a State-level seminar organised by the Tourism department as part of Vision 2031 initiative, at Marian College, Kuttikkanam, on Saturday, Mr. Balagopal said the tourism sector in Kerala must adapt positively to the rapid changes brought out by artificial intelligence (AI). “Whether society likes it or not, AI is significantly influencing our daily lives and jobs.”
“The budget for tourism department has been increased by 20%,” said Mr. Balagopal and emphasised the importance of attracting domestic tourists to Kerala.
Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas presented the Vision 2031 policy document. According to officials, thedraft policy aims to developKerala into a high-quality, vibrant global tourism destination. Some key recommendations in the draft policy include rebranding Kerala Tourism as a high-value destination throughout the year, ensuring an increase in tourist arrivals to pre-COVID-19 levels, implementing efficient and environment friendly tourism projects in the State, using digital systems to manage tourism centres, and promoting local tourism activities to secure jobs and income at the local level.
The draft policy also emphasises development projects in tourism centres. “Better roads, airports, airstrips as strengthening of last mile connectivity in hill stations, ports, and waterways will be ensured,” it said.
The draft policy includes developing thematic tourism circuits and promoting people-related tourism, which aims to ensure that nearly half of the income generated is shared by women involved in village-level tourism activities.
The draft policy also stated that technology-related systems will be adopted to control overcrowding in hill stations during weekends and holidays, ensuring a smooth experience in these areas. In addition, it highlights carbon-neutral green tourism to ensure the protection of biodiversity areas.
Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine presided over the meeting. Tourism department Secretary K. Biju and Tourism Director Sikha Surendran, among others, attended the workshop.
The process of providing start-up modelfinancial assistancefor hotel projects with investments up to ₹50 crore has reached its final stage, Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal has said.
While inaugurating ‘Lokom Kothikkum Keralam,’ a State-level seminar organised by the Tourism department as part of Vision 2031 initiative, at Marian College, Kuttikkanam, on Saturday, Mr. Balagopal said the tourism sector in Kerala must adapt positively to the rapid changes brought out by artificial intelligence (AI). “Whether society likes it or not, AI is significantly influencing our daily lives and jobs.”
“The budget for tourism department has been increased by 20%,” said Mr. Balagopal and emphasised the importance of attracting domestic tourists to Kerala.
Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas presented the Vision 2031 policy document. According to officials, thedraft policy aims to developKerala into a high-quality, vibrant global tourism destination. Some key recommendations in the draft policy include rebranding Kerala Tourism as a high-value destination throughout the year, ensuring an increase in tourist arrivals to pre-COVID-19 levels, implementing efficient and environment friendly tourism projects in the State, using digital systems to manage tourism centres, and promoting local tourism activities to secure jobs and income at the local level.
The draft policy also emphasises development projects in tourism centres. “Better roads, airports, airstrips as strengthening of last mile connectivity in hill stations, ports, and waterways will be ensured,” it said.
The draft policy includes developing thematic tourism circuits and promoting people-related tourism, which aims to ensure that nearly half of the income generated is shared by women involved in village-level tourism activities.
The draft policy also stated that technology-related systems will be adopted to control overcrowding in hill stations during weekends and holidays, ensuring a smooth experience in these areas. In addition, it highlights carbon-neutral green tourism to ensure the protection of biodiversity areas.
Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine presided over the meeting. Tourism department Secretary K. Biju and Tourism Director Sikha Surendran, among others, attended the workshop.
