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Kochi to host International Spice Routes Heritage meet
Kochi is going to host a big meeting about the old Spice Routes.
This is a special event that will talk about how Kerala was once a very important place for trade and culture.
People from all over the world will come to discuss how to make tourism better and learn about the history of the Spice Routes.
They will have talks, shows, and visits to important places.
The meeting will also make a special promise to protect and share this history with everyone.
It's like a big school where people learn and share ideas about the old trade routes and how they can be important today.
The International Spice Routes conference will be held in Kochi from January 6-8, 2026, at Bolgatty Palace.
Organized by the Muziris Heritage Project and Kerala Tourism Department, it aims to highlight Kerala's maritime and cultural heritage.
The event will feature keynote presentations, technical sessions, and cultural activities like art shows and film screenings.
Key themes include sustainable heritage tourism, digital Spice Routes, and reimagining Muziris for modern tourism.
Tourism Minister Mohamed Riyas hopes the conference will position Kerala as a top destination for cultural and heritage tourism.
- Who
- Organized by Muziris Heritage Project and Kerala Tourism Department
- What
- International Spice Routes Heritage conference
- Where
- Bolgatty Palace, Ernakulam, Kochi
- When
- January 6-8, 2026
- Why
- To highlight Kerala's maritime and cultural heritage and promote heritage tourism
Key facts
- Event Name
- International Spice Routes conference
- Organizers
- Muziris Heritage Project, Kerala Tourism Department
- Venue
- Bolgatty Palace, Ernakulam
- Dates
- January 6-8, 2026
- Key Themes
- Transnational heritage corridors, sustainable tourism, digital heritage, Muziris re-imagined
- Expected Outcomes
- Declaration of Spice Routes Heritage Network and its charter
- Tourism Minister
- Mohamed Riyas
Quotes
Mohamed Riyas
Tourism Minister of Kerala
“The conference aims to position Kerala as an attractive destination offering in-depth experiences rooted in history, heritage and culture.”
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“It marks a new phase in Kerala’s heritage tourism journey. The conference promises strong and authentic opportunities for the state and highlights Kerala’s potential to leverage the growing global demand for experiential, high-value and cultural exchange travel.”
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