At eco-tourism spots in Kozhikode, no space for marketing indigenous products
The Hindu
Sale of entry tickets continues to be only source of income at several govt.-controlled facilities
At a time when private tourism entrepreneurs are going all out to generate extra income through the sale of various home-made products, government-controlled tourism projects in Kozhikode district are yet to explore such options. Though the number of domestic tourists is steadily on the rise, the sale of entry tickets continues to be the only source of income at various eco-tourism spots. “The Tourism Department can easily permit counters of various government-sponsored projects in the fields of horticulture, food-based business and handicrafts. Many tourists are willing to purchase such products during their sightseeing visits,” said Binoy Joseph, a homestay entrepreneur at Kakkadampoyil. No such counters were seen anywhere at the eco-tourism spots in the district, he added. At present, only traders of snacks and soft drinks are permitted in such locations, where they are supposed to pay a fee to the facility operators. No space is dedicated to the promotion of government-sponsored units engaged in the production of handicrafts or consumables.More Related News