TBM Staff - Mumbai Kerala Tourism is set to explore possible collaboration with Cuba in the tourism sector. This initiative was highlighted during an interaction between Kerala’s Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas and Abel Despaigne, Charge d’ Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in India, held in Thiruvananthapuram.
During his nine-day visit to Kerala, Despaigne emphasised the historical significance of political and cultural exchanges between Kerala and Cuba. He noted the importance of extending this cooperation to the tourism sector, acknowledging the mutual benefits that such collaboration could bring. He presented an overview of Cuban tourism, highlighting similarities with Kerala, particularly in focusing on landscapes adjacent to the sea.
K. Biju, Tourism Secretary, Kerala, who presided over the function, stated that the state is eager to associate with the island nation in North America. He emphasised that possibilities of collaboration with Cuba in the tourism sector will be thoroughly examined.
Riyas, remarked on Kerala’s reputation as a futuristic tourism destination, attracting visitors from across the globe through innovative tourism initiatives and products aligned with emerging trends.
