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In doing all this, we endeavor to create a more
enjoyable experience for travellers through more
meaningful connections with local people and
a greater understanding of local cultural, social
and environmental issues.
Our Develop ment Projects:
The Fort Cochin Project:
One of the most sought after highlights in the
Fort Cochin area are the Chinese fishing nets
(said to have been left by Chinese traders in
the 15th century). Set on a two-mile stretch of
beach, the fishing nets and the vibrant fishing
market adjoining it make for an interesting visit.
We found however that this stretch of beach
was not maintained and that the algae that
floated onto the shore combined with the litter
that visitors accumulated in the area made this
historic highlight almost inaccessible.
The Kerala Travel Centre, through its KTC
Responsible Tourism Trust, has adopted to clean
and maintain this two-mile stretch of beach. The
project has created employment and now offers
a much better experience for travellers who
frequent the area. It has also created a better
atmosphere for the fishmongers and market
traders to work in.
In keeping with our ethos of community
participation the Company is now collaborating
with hotels in the Fort Cochin area to make this a
sustainable project.
Empowering Children through
Education Project:
This project has been designed to empower
underprivileged children by providing for their
education.
We believe that by being able to
provide education to underprivileged children
we could play a part in moulding their future and in turn the growth of Kerala. We have
also striven to make this project effective and
measurable.
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