Agencies involved in Kerala Tourism development.

Some of the major agencies are:
Department of Tourism: Department of Tourism is mainly having a co-coordinating role and is acting as a facilitator between various agencies involved in the development of tourism in the state. It co-ordinates the activities in planning, publicity and promotion, infrastructure development, destination development, Human Resources Development, investment promotion and enacting legislative measures. Department of Tourism is also directly involved in infrastructure and destination development in less developed areas to attract others to invest in these areas. “Conserve Nature & Culture and Promote Tourism” is the Tourism Vision Slogan

Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC): Kerala Tourism Development Corporation is activity participating in building up basic infrastructure needed for the development of tourism in state. They operate star hotels, budget hotels, motel Araams, Yatri Niwases, restaurants and beer parlors, central reservation systems and conduct conducted tours. Developing Mascot hotel into a five star deluxe hotel, construction of four star hotel ate Munnar, construction of heritage resort at Kumarakom, developing Bolghatty Palace as heritage hotel etc are some of the projects undertaken by KTDC at present.

Tourist Resorts (Kerala) Ltd. (TRKL): Tourist Resorts (Kerala) Ltd. is formed as a subsidiary company of KTDC and is engaged in implementing the projects such as investment in joint venture companies, land bank projects etc. Department had already established tie-ups with Taj Group of Hotels at many destinations through TRKL and has also a similar collaboration with Oberoi Group.
Bekal Resort Development Corporation: Bekal Resorts Development Corporation is formed to develop Bekal as a planned tourist destination of international standard. Above 100 acres of land has been acquired by the corporation by now. Private sector is being invited for dispensing six sites for construction of resorts.

The District Tourism Promotion Councils: District Tourism Promotion Council with District Collector as Chairman and selected peoples representatives and officials as members co-ordinate the development of less known tourist centres within the districts. This has led to enhanced focus on tourism in the districts.

Thenmala Eco-Tourism Society: Thenmala has been developed as a unique eco-tourism destination through a society registered under the Kerala Societies Registration Act with members from Department of Tourism, Department of Power, Department of Forest and Department of Irrigation as the area of operation comes under the jurisdiction of various departments.

Kerala Institute of Travel and Tourism Studies (KITTS) and Kerala Institute of Hospitality Management Studies (KIHMS): These institutes are playing a pioneering role in providing necessary manpower training in the field of tourism.

Critical Role of Private Sector: The private sector investment is the backbone of Kerala’s tourism industry. Major international and national hotel chains like Taj, Oberoi, Le Meridian, Best Western, Golden Tulip, Casino, Mahindra Resorts, etc have already established hotels and resorts in the state.
The private sector in Kerala has also been able to spread tourism to hitherto virgin areas in the state like Marari, Vythiri, Kalpetta, Mananthavady, Poovar etc. The boutique hotels and resorts of Kerala have also established Kerala as a destination for upscale tourists. By preserving and showcasing the unique natural and cultural attractions of Kerala the tourism trade has also contributed to the sustainability of the destination. Non resident Keralites have also identified tourism as a high growth sector area for investment.

The tour operators have also played a key role in the development of tourism to Kerala by developing unique and innovative tour options. Most of the leading tour operators in India like Thomas cook, SITA, TCI, UVI etc feature Kerala prominently in their national and international holiday brochures with popular itineraries to Kerala. A number of home-bred Tour Operators like Kerala Travels, Great India Tour Company, Pioneer Travels etc with exhaustive knowledge of the state have also established themselves as niche players in Kerala's tourism industry.
A Joint Task Force focusing on Private – Public partnership has been constituted with major actors of the industry as members to act as advisors in the tourism development activities.

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