More than 100 travel professionals across Sydney and Melbourne turned out for the Kerala Tourism Roadshow this week.
The afternoon began with an ‘Hour of Power’, where wholesalers met with four hotel partners and two tour operators from Kerala in a speed-dating style.
This was followed by the arrival of travel agents and media for networking before moving into presentations.
Kerala Tourism’s Secretary, Mr. Biju K. IAS gave guests an update on what’s new in the destination, including the growing emphasis on wellness tourism, nature and cultural festivals.
Giles Gilbert, ANZ Regional Manager from airline partner, Malaysia Airlines, which flies to two destinations within Kerala, Kochi and Trivandrum, provided an update on what’s new for the airline.
Attendees learnt about Kerala’s diverse landscapes, rich culture and hospitality, along with its impressive product offerings such as ayurveda, houseboats and tea plantations.
Mr. Biju K. IAS said the Roadshow has been a great success, demonstrating a keen interest in Kerala’s distinctive experiences among Australians.
“We’re pleased with the great success of the Kerala Roadshow, which reaffirmed Kerala’s appeal to Australians with a strong interest in its special experiences from scenic backwaters to its responsible tourism initiative,” he said.
We look forward to welcoming more visitors to experience the beauty and warmth of ‘God’s Own Country’”.
A prize draw awarded two lucky attendees round-trip flights to Kerala and a seven-night stay. The Sydney Roadshow prize winner was Chris Maxfield from Flight Centre and Andrew Denishensky from Entourage Travel at the Melbourne Roadshow.
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