{
  "id": 8252647,
  "title": "Kerala Tourism showcases unique offerings at Arabian Travel Market 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/kerala-tourism-showcases-unique-offerings-at-arabian-travel-market",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-18T13:35:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-tourism-showcases-unique-offerings-at-arabian-travel-market-2026/article71480419.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Tourism Minister of Kerala, P.C. Vishnunadh, represented the state at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai. This event, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, is a premier platform for the global travel and tourism industry. Accompanied by Tourism Secretary Biju K., Vishnunadh interacted with high-level officials from the UAE and Maldives, including Economy and Tourism Minister Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, and Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Abdulla Niyas.\n\nThe purpose of Vishnunadh's visit was to showcase Kerala's unique offerings and innovative tourism packages to the international community, with a particular focus on the West Asia region. The Minister emphasized the significance of the West Asian market for Kerala, given the long-standing ties between the UAE and Kerala. In 2025, Kerala welcomed 26,255 tourist arrivals from the UAE alone.\n\nKerala's presence at the expo was marked by the Kerala Tourism Pavilion (AS7250), which spanned a 69 square meter space. The pavilion, themed \"Green Peace–Yalla Kerala,\" highlighted the state's picturesque hill stations and lush landscapes. It also featured display panels showcasing the latest trends and global opportunities in the tourism sector. Co-exhibitors at the Kerala pavilion included various hoteliers and tour operators from the state.",
  "summary": "Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh interacts with Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, UAE, and Abdulla Niyas, Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Maldives",
  "key_points": [
    "Kerala Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh represented Kerala at Arabian Travel Market 2026 in Dubai.",
    "Kerala Pavilion at ATM 2026 highlighted hill stations and global tourism trends."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}