- These awards were won by Kerala Tourism's Yalla Kerala print campaign and Live Inspired Posters under PATA's Travel Advertisement Print and Travel Poster categories respectively.
- Both campaign and posters were developed and designed by Stark Communications which is the advertising agency of Kerala Tourism.
Details:
Yalla Kerala:
- It was the print media travel advertisement campaign launched in Gulf countries.
- It showcased state's greenery and backwaters.
- With the punch line ‘Yalla Kerala’, this campaign had triggered a lot of interest for Kerala as a tourism destination in Gulf countries.
Live Inspired Posters:
- It was developed for the third edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB), the biggest contemporary art show in South Asia.
- It was a live-inspired poster that had featured a colourful boat and fishermen and could be put up straight as well as upside down.
About the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) awards:
- These awards are given by PATA and are sponsored by Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO).
- PATA Awards are presented to outstanding entries in four principal categories: Marketing; Education and Training; Environment, and Heritage and Culture.
- These awards are presented every year in recognition of the achievements of 25 separate organisations and individuals.
- PATA is membership association working to promote the responsible development of travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region.
Question:
Q. Who has won two prestigious gold awards of Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) for its innovative marketing campaigns?a. Rajasthan Tourism
b. Assam Tourism
c. Madhya Pradesh Tourism
d. Kerala Tourism
