Kerala Tourism has decided to launch a mobile application listing women-friendly tourism packages, women tourist operators and guides, as well as suitable amenities.
In a release, Tourism Minister PA Mohamed Riyas said creating a “conducive ambience for women tourists” in the state is a policy priority of the government.
Riyas rolled out the initiative in October last year, in tune with the UN Women’s ‘Gender Inclusive Tourism’ concept, which sees women playing key roles in the tourism sector.
Aiming at the participation of 1.5 lakh women from the state, the project is being implemented with the support of various organisations including UN Women.
The Tourism department also said that the app will include women-led handicraft and souvenir production and sales units, amenities like restrooms, camping sites, etc.
The State Responsible Tourism Mission (RT Mission), is the agency implementing the “Women-Friendly Tourism” project. The app will be thorough with information.