Classification/ Approval Schemes which we can assist you

01. Homestays

If you have your own house in Kerala where you are residing with your family and if you are ready to set apart minimum one (1) room and a maximum of six (6) rooms for guests, you can apply for the approval | classification scheme of the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala. You can apply for Silver, Gold or Diamond classification depending on the requirements prescribed.

Application has to be submitted online.
Application Fee of Rs.3000- (Three thousand only irrespective of the category) is to be submitted online.
Initial classification is for a period of three years and reclassification to be done after that if required.
Training and capacity building sessions for stake holders and employees in the tourism | hospitality industry
Application for reclassification is to be submitted with the required fees three months before the expiry of the existing classification.
Food has to be prepared and provide to the guests on demand.
C Form submission should be done in proper manner and in record
The District Tourism Office will thoroughly examine your application and if all mandatory requirements are seen fulfilled, they will inform you the date of inspection and the Inspection Committee constituted by the Government will inspect your unit on that day and give their recommendation to the Director of Tourism. Director, Tourism based on the recommendation of the committee will give you approval | classification and this will be intimated to you. The certificate signed by the Director, Tourism will be sent to you followed by this intimation.

Most important is how you make your home ready for inspection.

02. Serviced Villas

There is a big difference between a homestay and a serviced villa.

You can start a Serviced Villa in your own building or in a rented or leased building and you or your family need not stay there. You can operate a serviced villa with the help of a caretaker.

But for the approval, you need the necessary license from the local body also.

You need an independent, furnished home, preferably built in the traditional Kerala architectural style making available a minimum of one room and maximum of 6 rooms or 12 beds for guests.
A well-equipped kitchen with a cook who is well-versed in the Kerala cuisine.
A qualified person who is able to communicate in English and be of help to the guests.
Necessary license from the local body is required.
Application has to be submitted online.

Application Fee of Rs.3500- (Three thousand five hundred only) is to be submitted online.
Initial approval is for a period of three years and renewal to be done after that if required.
Application for reclassification is to be submitted with the required fees three months before the expiry of the existing classification.
C Form submission should be done in proper manner and in record.
The District Tourism Office will thoroughly examine your application and if all mandatory requirements are seen fulfilled, they will inform you the date of inspection and the Inspection Committee constituted by the Government will inspect your unit on that day and give their recommendation to the Director of Tourism. Director, Tourism based on the recommendation of the committee will give you approval | classification and this will be intimated to you. The certificate signed by the Director, Tourism will be sent to you followed by this intimation.

Most important is how you make your building ready for inspection.

03. Grihasthali

If you have a building which is more than 50 years old and bears characteristics of the traditional Kerala architecture, you can convert it into an Accommodation unit.

Application fee: Rs.1000- (Thousand Only)

Incentives offered to approved projects :-

Subsidy for the preparation of project report up to 25% of the expenditure subject to a maximum of Rs. 10,000/-.
Investment subsidy up to 25% of the investment for renovation subject to a maximum of Rs. 5 lakhs.
Financial assistance for the project through loans from financial institutions like KFC or banks.

Most important is how you make your building ready for inspection.

04. Green Farms Kerala

If you have minimum 10 acres of farm/50 acres of plantation, classify it under this scheme which will fetch you the below incentives.

An incentive to the tune of 25% for the additional specified facilities targeting exclusively at the tourists, subject to a maximum of Rs. 5.00 lakhs. Subsidy will be given to the units only after the completion of the project and approval by a committee.

05. Amusement Parks

Include Amusement Parks, Theme Parks, Children’s Park or Water Parks.

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06. Kerala Tourism Ayurveda Centre

Based on the facilities and quality of the Ayurveda Centers, units are classified into three categories by using clear guidelines on the requirements.

Ayur Silver
Ayur Gold
Ayur Diamond

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Application to be submitted online.
Application fee: Rs.5000- (Rupees Five Thousand Only)
Classification is valid for three years from date of issue of the order. The existing classification will be valid until reclassification, provided application for reclassification is submitted with the required fees three months before the expiry of the existing classification.

07. House Boat Classification

Houseboats are classified into three categories.

Silver Vessel
Gold Vessel
Diamond Vessel

Most Important:-

Application to be submitted online
Application fee: Rs.5000- (Rupees Five Thousand Only)
Classification is valid for three years.
Application for reclassification is submitted with the required fees three months before the expiry of the existing classification.

Incentives:

The houseboats approved by the Department of Tourism under the revised scheme of classification alone would be eligible for various financial benefits sanctioned to the Houseboat sector from time to time, including 10% State investment subsidy contemplated in Government order G.O. (P.) No.14/ 88/ GAD dated 12.11.88.

08. Accreditation for Tour Operators

You should have your headquarters and activities based in Kerala
Should have been in operation for a period of two years from the date of application.
Accreditation will be granted for two years.
Minimum paid up capital required: Rupees Four lakhs Only.
The turnover in terms of foreign exchange or Indian rupees by the firm from tour related activities only should be a minimum of Rs. 7.5 lakhs and 25 % of the business of the applicant should be from selling Kerala based products.
Minimum office are- 500 square feet
Minimum experienced staff: Three out of which at least two should have diploma/degree in travel and tourism from a recognized University, IITM, KITTS or an institution approved by Govt. of Kerala or AICTE. The academic qualification may be relaxed in case of experienced personnel in airlines, shipping, transport, PR agencies, hotels and other corporate bodies and those who have two years’ experience with Ministry of Tourism approved tour operators.
Should be an income tax assesses.
The Tour Operator should be reregistered with the labor department as per the shop and establishment act of Kerala.

Application Fee:

Rs.6500 for head office

Rs.3500 for branch office

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