Keralam to Deploy Green Marshals at Tourist Destinations from October 9 ● Sustainable Tourism & Environment
Kerala Tourism will launch its Green Marshal initiative on October 9, 2026, deploying around 180 local personnel across key tourist destinations to enhance visitor safety, destination cleanliness, and environmental protection.
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Mathrubhumi Tourism Conclave 2026 to Focus on Unlocking Malabar’s Tourism Potential ● Tourism & Events
The second Mathrubhumi Tourism Conclave will take place on October 1, 2026, at The Raviz Kadavu, Calicut, bringing together industry experts to explore untapped tourism potential across the Malabar region.
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ELIVAAS Enters Munnar with Two Premium Alaya Stays Properties, Five More Planned ● Hospitality & Tourism
ELIVAAS has entered Munnar with two premium Alaya Stays properties, Jai Hill and Kavyath Valley, with plans to launch five additional luxury holiday homes and villas across the destination.
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Four Mountaineers from Munnar Scale 6,318-Metre Ramjak Peak in Himachal Pradesh ● Adventure & Sports
Four mountaineers from Munnar – M. Kannan, Vinod Jacob, Prince Jacob, and Shijo Jose – have successfully scaled the technically demanding 6,318-metre Ramjak Peak in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul region.
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Marayoor Peanut Candy Brings GI-Tagged Jaggery to Idukki's Tourism Market ● Tourism & Enterprise
A new initiative introducing Marayoor Peanut Candy—made with GI-tagged Marayoor jaggery—aims to boost the local sugarcane economy, empower women through enterprise, and offer tourists a unique local speciality in Idukki.
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Forest Department Acts Against Neelakurinji Plucking in Munnar, Urges Visitors to Protect Rare Bloom ● Environment & Wildlife
Kerala Forest Department initiates legal action against individuals for plucking protected Neelakurinji flowers in Munnar, urging visitors to follow responsible tourism practices during the rare bloom.
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Wild Elephant Charges at Tea Estate Worker in Munnar; Narrow Escape Raises Fresh Safety Concerns ● Wildlife & Safety
A tea estate worker narrowly escaped after a wild elephant charged towards him at Kannimala Estate in Munnar, highlighting ongoing human-wildlife safety concerns in High Range plantation areas.
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Munnar's Hidden Wildlife Richness Comes Into Focus as Survey Documents 106 Amphibian and Reptile Species ● Environment & Wildlife
A recent four-day biodiversity survey in the Munnar Wildlife Division documented 106 species of amphibians and reptiles, highlighting the rich biological diversity of Kerala's high-altitude protected forests.
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Kerala Tourism Launches Major Domestic Marketing Drive Across Eight Cities ● Kerala Tourism
Kerala Tourism launches its 2026–27 Domestic Partnership Meets across eight key Indian cities, starting in Ahmedabad and Vadodara, to boost travel trade partnerships and showcase the state's diverse tourism offerings.
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‘Retire in Kerala’: Kerala Unveils New Tourism and Healthcare Vision for Global Visitors ● Tourism
Kerala is exploring a new tourism model integrating healthcare, Ayurveda and knowledge-based industries, with the proposed “Retire in Kerala” initiative aimed at attracting long-stay visitors, retirees and international healthcare seekers.
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India Gives Cruise Tourism a Fresh Push with New E-Group Visa Facility ● Tourism
India introduces a new e-group visa facility for cruise tourists, simplifying entry procedures and opening fresh growth opportunities for international cruise travel across Indian ports.
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Kerala Travel Mart 2026 Sets New Record with More Than 3,000 Buyers ● Tourism
Kerala Travel Mart 2026 crosses 3,000 buyer registrations, including 790 international and 2,210 domestic buyers, ahead of the major travel trade event in Kochi from September 24 to 27.
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