KTDC plans membership card scheme

Members will get seven nights’ free stay and discounts on all premium facilities

As part of promoting Meeting Incentive Convention Exhibition (MICE) tourism, Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) will come out with premium life membership and institutional membership cards for individuals and institutions.

Seven nights of free stay in a year and substantial discounts on all its premium facilities, including hotels at hill stations and beach resorts, await those enrolling under the KTDC Elite Ensemble for individuals and KTDC Corporate Collective for corporates.

The novel scheme will be launched by Finance Minister T.M. Thomas Isaac in the presence of Tourism Minister Kadakampally Surendran here on November 1. The fee for premium life membership has been fixed at ₹10 lakh and for institutional membership ₹15 lakh, both inclusive of taxes.

“It is aimed to bring more visitors to Kerala and position the State as a major international destination for institutional conventions and meetings,” KTDC chairman M. Vijayakumar said.

KTDC managing director Rahul R. said the Corporation expected good response for the products. The premium life membership entitles its holder for seven nights complimentary stay for two adults and two children below 12 years on full board basis in all KTDC properties in a year. Any extra room will be offered at 40 per cent discount on room rent, food and beverages and Ayurvedic spa. The member can also authorise any other guest to avail themselves of the complimentary stay.

An attractive feature is that the member can dine with 10 members at 40 per cent discount on food and beverages and 20 per cent discount on alcoholic beverages in the premium properties. For groups of more than 10 persons, the premium life member will be eligible for 20 per cent discount on food, beverages and alcoholic beverages.

The premium life members can also use boardroom facility during their stay at KTDC properties. Free use of Internet and business centre facility, gymnasium and pool, and free halts for less than four hours at Tamarind Easy Hotels and Motels will also be granted.