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ATDC -
Alleppey Tourism Development Co-operative Society Ltd., is
the premier body in the district of Alleppey, Kerala for
the promotion of tourism. It was the first Co-operative in
Kerala for promoting tourism, started in 1987. ATDC has
more than 100 members. Its current president is Sri. N X
Mathew and the secretary is Sri. T G Raghu.
ATDC has gained a unique position in Kerala's tourism
arena as the organizers of India's first elephant rally on
11th August 1989 and the first motor boat rally on 12th
August 1990. ATDC has also initiated many festivities and
functions which later served as precedents for the State
Government to make those a regular feature of Kerala's
tourism calendar. ATDC also arranges cultural performances
(Kathakali), Snake boatraces, Elephant march etc. for the
tourist groups.
The infrastructure backbone of ATDC such as the
Houseboats, Luxury Cruisers are owned and maintained by
Kerala Backwaters ; established in 1995. Kerala
Backwaters has a fleet of 15 boats stationed at Alleppey.
The fleet includes, Sanchari luxury
cruiser with a seating capacity of 40 persons on top,
shuttling between Alleppey and Quilon every day during
season time.
The coming projects of ATDC include a resort in Alleppey,
set amidst bacwaters in 25 acres, promoted by Waterworld
Tourism Company The resort complex will be a
perfect blend of traditional and modern facilties. |
