Business
Destination Kerala
A Hospitality Brand For All Seasons
Riaz Ahmed, MD, Abad Hotels & Resorts, is the son of a seafood exporter who ventured into the capital-intensive hotel business without doing much homework. But he never had to look back. However, in the process of setting up properties one after the other all over Kerala he made it a point not to compromise on values like quality and customer care. As the head of one of the most popular brands in hospitality in Kerala, Riaz opens up to Destination Kerala on the group’s journey so far, future plans including going for an IPO, challenges posed by ‘over-tourism’, impact of GST and a host of other issues.
10 min |
November 2017
Destination Kerala
Treading a Trendy Path, Promoting Weavers
Weavers Village was setup by Sobha Ashwin along with Sreeramya Sambath with a vision to transform the way the world wears handloom clothing
3 min |
January 2017
Destination Kerala
Transforming the Education Arena With Their Inherent Talent
Women entrepreneurs in Kerala are second to none when it comes to making their mark in the chosen fields. Shana Susan Ninan interacts with seven key women entrepreneurs who have started their own firms in the fields of Education, Learning and Development
3 min |
January 2017
Destination Kerala
Expect Modest Returns From Equity In 2018
Expect Modest Returns From Equity In 2018
2 min |
January 2018
Destination Kerala
Giving, The Secret Recipe To Improve Your Ability To Sell
As business professionals, our connections are the pulse of what we have achieved and what we are capable of, says Rajesh Nair
3 min |
January 2018
Destination Kerala
OTM Mumbai 2018 To Be A Bigger Show Than Ever
OTM is ahead of ITB Asia and SATTE – the other two leading shows in the Asia-Pacific region – in the number of participants and gross exhibition area
2 min |
January 2018
Destination Kerala
Wayanad Feel Nature Like Never Before
You can never leave Wayanad without assuring yourself that you are going to come back here again and again and again – to trek out to the isolated villages, paddle down rivers, and marvel at the monkeys and the wild friends of this remarkably diverse and enchanting ecosystem – that is the magic of this place.
8 min |
March 2017
Destination Kerala
This Kerala Brand Is All Set To Cement Its Market Position
With a slew of measures and expansion plans in the pipeline, the company is hoping for a bigger slice of the pie in the coming years
2 min |
September 2017
Destination Kerala
Skilling Initiatives For Industry-Ready Workforce
KASE has adopted unique skilling models with industry tie-ups and placement linkages so as to elevate the skills of the young workforce to global standards
1 min |
September 2017
Destination Kerala
Reminiscences Of A Bygone Organic Era, Cue To A Bright Future
Reminiscences Of A Bygone Organic Era, Cue To A Bright Future
2 min |
September 2017
Destination Kerala
Giving Reason to Smile in A Life - Changing Initiative
‘Smile Please’, the flagship CSR programme supported by Muthoot Pappachan Foundation, is a pan-India initiative, giving access to quality comprehensive cleft care free of cost to people from the rural regions.
3 min |
February 2017
Destination Kerala
A Brand, A Passion That Rallied Keralites as a Team
Kerala Blasters is one of the teams which took the State’s name instead of a city’s in its title, which itself says a lot about the team as a brand.
3 min |
February 2017
Destination Kerala
Muziris Heritage Project, a Window to Kerala's Rich History
The Muziris Heritage Project is an attempt to revive the lost legacy by conserving and showcasing the remnants of an ancient civilisation
6 min |
November 2016
Destination Kerala
Jet Airways To Keep Adding Capacity Into Kerala Market
The airline has recently introduced new daily services from Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode to Dubai and Sharjah respectively.
2 min |
December 2016
Destination Kerala
Enjoy Delectable Cuisines In The Midst Of Old-World Charm
A quiet retreat in the heart of the city, the boutique restaurant has three levels, each offering a varied dining experience.
3 min |
December 2016
Destination Kerala
Builder Of Reliable Assets
Extending customer service beyond handover and being obsessed with quality are not virtues generally associated with the realty sector. But Asset Homes MD Sunil Kumar V considers these as traits which define him as a ‘Responsible Builder’. Here, the tallest builder in the State speaks to Destination Kerala about his mantra for success and future goals.
10+ min |
December 2016
Destination Kerala
Kochi Tranforming Into A Shore Of Artistic Creativity
The art festival, undoubtedly the largest celebration of contemporary art in South Asia, will spread across 11 venues in Fort Kochi-Mattancherry and Ernakulam, and be supported by ancillary events that include a Students’ Biennale.
3 min |
December 2016
Destination Kerala
Masters' Pep Talk Boosts Spirit Of Young Entrepreneurs
The third edition of YES 3D, based on the theme ‘Dis-rupt, Discover and Develop’, has turned out to be a major success with the event helping to create an entrepreneurial spirit among the youth.
1 min |
October 2017
Destination Kerala
An Exotic Place To Enjoy Art, Ideas And Cuisine
Kashi Art Café is not just an art gallery or a café; its restful ambience offers a good space for exchange of ideas by people from all over the world
5 min |
October 2017
Destination Kerala
Kerala's Fabulous Tourism Business Landscape
With a concoction of high HDI and mesmerising topography, Kerala can scale stellar heights in economic development, says Rajesh Nair
3 min |
December 2017
Destination Kerala
New Kerala Tourism Policy Moots Regulatory Body
The supreme authority will be responsible for monitoring the functioning of different stakeholders in the tourism sector
2 min |
December 2017
Destination Kerala
Driven By The Spirit Of Inclusive Banking
Commencing banking operations in February 2017, Ujjivan SFB has already established 87 branches spread all over India, including Kerala
2 min |
December 2017
Destination Kerala
Role Of Healthy Contest In Promoting MVT Stressed
The deliberations at the KHT 2017 underscored the need for having a qualityfocused contest among the stakeholders rather than mere ‘price wars’
3 min |
December 2017
Destination Kerala
A Call To Embrace Entrepreneurship
Elias George IAS inaugurates entrepreneurial summit ‘Unaruka – Now or Never’ organised by Calicut Management Association
2 min |
December 2017
Destination Kerala
Feel the Kerala Magic From the Lap of Taj Hospitality
Vivanta by Taj Green Cove, the deluxe luxury resort, sits on a hill overlooking the Kovalam beach, providing a rare experience to tourists
2 min |
November 2016
Destination Kerala
An Imaginative Initiative In Tourism Promotion
Thiruvananthapuram District Tourism Promotion Council is planning to introduce a new backwater tourism circuit involving three lakes in the capital city.
4 min |
April 2017
Destination Kerala
KHT To Boost Medical Tourism In North Kerala
‘Your Destination for Good Health’ is the theme of this year’s KHT which will be held on November 17 and 18 in Kozhikode
2 min |
November 2017
Destination Kerala
'Nest Is Driven By Performance Culture'
Althaf Jehangir, Executive Director, NeST Group, says the Group’s strategy is to find right partners in all geographies and to grow together working with them long-term
5 min |
November 2017
Destination Kerala
A Treasure Trove Of India's Own Healthcare System
Vaidyaratnam Museum at Thaikattussery is the sole destination in India where visitors can learn the true history of the origin, growth and development of Ayurveda
2 min |
November 2017
Destination Kerala
Relish The Joys Of Magic Holiday For 25 Years
‘Joys Magic Holidays’ timeshare membership offered by Thrissur-based Joys Hotels and Resorts at various properties has no seasonal restrictions
2 min |