subject: Kerala Tourism In Awards [print this page] Kerala is a beautiful Indian state and one of the most sought after tourist destinations of the country. It attracts tourists and vacationers in galore from all over the world. The state has won many awards for its great tourism initiatives. The state is internationally known for its beautiful beaches, tranquil backwaters, verdant hill stations, exotic wildlife, lush plantations, historical & cultural sites, arts & cultures, etc. Have a look at some popular awards given to the state of Kerala, also known as Gods Own Country.
Awards Received from the Government of India
1999 Award for Excellence in Tourism
2000 Best Performing State in the Field of Tourism
2001 Award for Excellence in Tourism
2001 Most Innovative Use of Information Technology
2002 Most Eco-friendly Destination
2002 Most Tourist-friendly International Airport
2003 Most Innovative Use of Information Technology
2003 Best Wildlife Sanctuary
2003 Best Eco-tourism product
2003 Best Practices by a State Government
2003 Award for Excellence in Tourism
2004 Best Publishing for Ad Campaign for Tourism
2004 Best Promotion Literature for Tourism
2004 Best Innovative Tourism Project
2004 Best Maintained Tourist-friendly Monument
2004 Best Marketed and Promoted State
2005 Best Publishing for Ad Campaign
2005 Best Maintained Tourist-friendly Monument
2005 Best Performing Tourism State
Apart from aforementioned awards given to this state by the Government of India, Kerala has also won many other awards from various organizations. It has won award for the Best Tourism Board in the year 2003 and 2006 by Galileo Express Travel & Tourism. It has also won the awards for the best marketing and the best use of IT in tourism in the year 2003 by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry. It has also received honor of the best state that promoted travel & tourism in the year 2000 - 2001. In the year 2005, the state has been nominated as one tree finalists at the World Travel & Tourism Councils Tourism for Tomorrow awards in the distinct category.
According to National Geographics Traveler magazine, Kerala is one of the top ten paradises on the earth and one of 50 must see destinations of a lifetime. According to Travel + Leisure magazine, it is the one the hundred great trips for the 21st century. According to a survey conducted by the Economic Times, five out of the ten best cities to live in India are situated in Kerala. One another survey conducted in the year 2005 by Transparency International ranked Kerala as the least corrupt state in India.
All the aforementioned facts & figures proudly make clear that why Tour Kerala are popular among tourists from all over the world.
