Kerala Tourism and The Hindu Group have come together for ‘Kerala for All’, a two-day knowledge conclave on inclusive and accessible tourism, to be held on January 31 and February 1 in Kochi. The conclave will be inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
Kerala has already made remarkable progress in responsible and community-led tourism, and the next step in this journey is to build an ecosystem that is truly inclusive and accessible for all. Articulating this intent, Kerala Minister for Public Works and Tourism P. A. Mohamed Riyas said: “Kerala has long believed that tourism must be responsible, inclusive, and rooted in community well-being. Through this conclave, we are taking a decisive step towards making accessibility and inclusivity the cornerstones of our next phase of tourism development.” He highlighted the State’s commitment to building tourism systems that serve all visitors.
The conclave is designed to provide Kerala with insights and global perspectives to shape its approach to inclusive tourism. Kerala Tourism, Secretary, Biju K. said: “This conclave is an important knowledge platform to assess where Kerala stands today and what we must build for tomorrow. By bringing together global experts, policymakers and practitioners, we aim to translate dialogue into a clear, actionable framework for inclusive and accessible tourism in the State.” The conclave will explore themes such as accessibility, gender inclusion, digital enablement, infrastructure design, mobility planning and hospitality readiness, with the aim of translating global best practices into actionable insights for Kerala.
