Carnival News

Divisional Forest Officer K K Sunilkumar flagged off the mass marathon organized in connection with Wayanad Monsoon Carnival on July 8th morning. Expressing solidarity with the carnival  hundreds of athletes participated in the marathon 

Minister for Tourism A P AnIlkumar inaugurated the cultural events organized in connection with Splash, the Wayanad Monsoon Carnival on July 9. M V Shreyamskumar MLA presided over the function.  A variety of dance, music and fusion programmes were held later on the venue.

Noted socialist leader M P Veerendrakumar inaugurated the concluding ceremony of Splash-2011 on July 10.

A photography exhibition and competition on nature of Wayanad and Tourism also was held in connection with the carnival. The programme was organized with the support of Department of Public Relations and All Kerala Photographers’ Association. 

A painting exhibition of noted artist Paris Mohankumar also was held in the venue. For children a painting exhibition also was organized.

8 ^thJuly 2011 - B2B MEET CARNIVAL INAUGURATED

Kalpetta: The third edition of Wayanad Monsoon Carnival- Splash 2011 organised under the auspices of Wayanad Tourism Organisation was inaugurated on Friday at Chandragiri Auditorium, Kalpetta, and Wayanad with the ‘Business to Business Meet’.

The smart and vibrant Tourism Director Rani George inaugurated the event. Addressing a mammoth crowd she said that the Wayanad Tourism Organisation has become a role model for other forums of stakeholders. On the progress of the Kerala Tourism Rani George said that the launching of Kerala Travel Mart was a mile stone in the history of the industry which caters to 6.5 lakh international tourists and 85 lakh domestic tourists. On the efforts of Wayanad Tourism Organisation in promoting Wayanad as a vibrant tourism destination she said that “the unique formulation of stakeholders in the industry succeeded in establishing the brand”. “The trend of seasonal and weekend tourism activities should be changed by filling the other days with variety of programmes”, she added.

 “To ensure more growth in the tourism industry the state should improve the quality of products and service catering to tourists”, she said.

“Within the budgetary constrains, it would be tough for the department of tourism to perform all the tasks alone”; she said adding that “the cooperation of other government agencies and non-government agencies are essential for the purpose”.

Jose Kainady, president, WTO presided over the function. Riyas Ahmmed, president, Kerala Travel Mart, Abraham George, president, Accredited Travel Operators’ Association, Kerala, M R Gopalakrishnan and Harilal, editor, Yathra Travel Magazine among others spoke. K R Vancheeswaran, secretary, WTO welcomed the gathering where as K Raveendran, convener, Splash proposed a vote of thanks.

Around 250 travel operators participated in the B2B meet in which 60 tourism properties were showcased. Apart from properties of the district, properties from adjacent districts of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka also participated in the event. After the B2B meet the travel operators also visited the properties of their choice. 

South Wayanad DFO K K Sunilkumar inaugurated the cross-country race organised in connection with the carnival at Kakkavayal in the morning. The race concluded at the venue of B2B Meet at Chandragiri auditorium.

Various outdoor programmes organised in connection with the carnival including mud football would be held on Saturday at various parts of the district. A two-day photo exhibition organized in connection with the carnival under the joint auspices of All Kerala Photographers’ Association and Department of Public Relations would begin on Saturday.

 

 

10 ^thJune 2011 - Announcement

Wayanad Tourism Organisation (WTO) is glad to announce the Third edition of Wayanad Monsoon Fest from July 8^th to 10^th

A general outline of the Programme will be as follows:

7th July -Evening - Expected arrival of Invitee Travel Operators, Writers etc.-Proceed to Respective Properties allotted.

8th July - B2B Meet - 9am to 11am - Inauguration and Interactive session on Modern Trends in Tourism; 11.30am to 5.00 pm - Business Session 7.00pm Dinner.

9th July - Splash Outdoor activities Demo and also participate activities of adventure sports, games like mud football, Volleyball etc.

10th July - Visit to various member properties of interest. Afternoon Departure to suit the convenience of Guests.