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Kerala Tourism Bags PATA Gold Awards 2017

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Press Trust of India Thiruvanathapuram
Kerala Tourism Department has won 'The Pacific Asia TravelAssociation GrandandGold Award2017' for itsFilmTourismBrochure in the Marketing Media-Consumer Travel Brochure category.

P Bala Kiran, IAS, Director, Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala received the award at the 32nd edition of the PATA Awards, held at Macao, in recognition of its trend-setting marketing initiatives, which have boosted the state's profile as a must-visit destination, a press release said here today.

Filmtourismisagrowingphenomenon worldwide, fuelled by boththe growthofthe entertainment industry and the increase in international travel, the release said.

BalaKiran said: "The award has given us the opportunity to showcase the picturesque locations to a global audience that Kerala has to offer. Picturesque backwaters, pristine beaches, dreamy hill stations and exotic wildlife are the key attractions to shoot any form of media.

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First Published: Sep 15 2017 | 7:57 PM IST

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