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Detailed explanation-1: -The Kerala Tourism has bagged the prestigious Responsible Tourism Global award at the World Travel Mart held in London. State Tourism Minister PA Mohammed Riyas received the award on behalf of the department at London.

Detailed explanation-2: -Responsible Tourism’s Most Prestigious Awards Programme The WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards cover the globe. Championing the very best work in Responsible Tourism. Free to enter, the 2022 Awards are split into four regions, with the winner of each region going forward to compete in the Global Awards.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tourism News Kerala Tourism will launch a project named STREET in select locations in seven districts with an aim of taking tourism deep into the state’s interiors and rural hinterlands.

Detailed explanation-4: -Kerala Tourism bagged the Responsible Tourism Global award at the World Travel Mart held in London. The award was given for the STREET project implemented by the Responsible Tourism Mission.

Detailed explanation-5: -Mr P.B. Nooh has been appointed the new Kerala Tourism Director, replacing Mr V. R. Krishna Teja Mylavarapu. Mr Nooh, a 2018-batch IAS officer, will hold the additional charge of Chief Executive Officer, LIFE Mission.