Tuesday, 18 November 2008

Volvo Ocean Race brings to Cochin, an onshore tourism wind, which carries 10,000 foreign citizens.  As part of the Volvo Ocean Race organisedrs are expecting 10,000 tourists from abroad. They will come to Kerala by Cruise vessels and Flights. Kerala Tourism Development Corporation Chairman Mr. Cherian Philip and Port Trust Chairman Mr. N. Ramachandran jointly inspected the preparations. Race will transform Kochi as India’s Tourism gateway: said Mr. Cherian Philip. This is a boost to the upcoming Marina project. Hundrads of Yachts are expected to berth here in the coming years-he said.

Apart from foreign visitors Thousands of Tourists from other parts of the country is also expected to reach Cochin during the Stop over period. General Public will be allowed free entry in to the Race Village. Schools and educational institutions wanting to bring their students for conducted tours to the Race Village may contact the Port officers at phone No.94477 59018 or email at - visit@cochinoceanrace.com for facilitation.

Consideringthe business potential and visitor turn out, the organizers of the Stopover has decided to provide an opportunity to the local business community to showcase their products and services at the Trade Fest. For details: exhibition@cochinoceanrace.com, Ph. 9995810020.The Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09 will be the 10th running of this ocean marathon. Spanning some 37,000 nautical miles, stopping at 11 ports and taking nine months to complete, the Volvo Ocean Race is the world's premier yacht race for professional racing crews.