Kerala Tourism bags National Award for its Rural Tourism Project
21 march 2013
Thiruvananthapuram
Tourism’s tourism model in Kumarakom area that links the local community to hospitality industry has won the National Award for Best Rural Tourism Project. Kerala Tourism secretary Suman Billa received the award from President Pranab Mukherjee at a ceremony at the Vigyan Bhavan on Monday.
Kumarakom also picked up two awards for Vivanta by Taj in Best Four Star Hotel’ category and Coconut Creek Farm and Home Stay, Kumarakom for Bed and Breakfast Establishment. The Best Wellness Centre award went to Somatheeram Ayurveda Resort in Chowara near Thiruvananthapuram and Pioneer Personalised Holidays won in Best Approved Inbound Tour Operator and Travel Agent category.
Source – http://www.mmail.com.my/story/keralas-rural-tourism-project-wins-indias-national-award-51203
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