Tamil Nadu Tourism Awards 2026

Welcome to the prestigious Tamil Nadu Tourism Awards, an initiative by the Department of Tourism, Government of Tamil Nadu, to celebrate and honour the outstanding achievements, leadership, and innovation within the state's vibrant tourism industry.

From tour operators to airlines, accommodation units to restaurants, and tour guides to institutions, we acknowledge their unwavering dedication and efforts. The Tamil Nadu Tourism Awards inspire healthy competition, breed creative ideas for improvement, and showcase the collective commitment of the industry in making Tamil Nadu an extraordinary destination.

Join us for the Fifth edition of the awards ceremony, and be a part of the celebration honoring success, leadership, and innovation in Tamil Nadu's vibrant tourism sector

About the Awards

The Hon'ble Minister of Tourism, in 2025-26, announced that the Awards will be conferred on various tourism stakeholders to recognise their contribution in developing Tamil Nadu Tourism sectorTamil Nadu.

The inaugural edition of these prestigious awards took place on 27th September 2022, coinciding with World Tourism Day, at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai. The 5th Edition of the Tamil Nadu Tourism Awards is proposed to conduct in the month of October 2026. Around 30 awardees to be recognised for their exceptional efforts and achievements in the field. These awards serve as a platform to recognise vital contributions of individuals across various fields of the tourism sector such as tour operations, transport operators, accommodation units, restaurants, tourist guides, and other tourism enterprises that play a significant role in promoting and enhancing tourism in the state. By appreciating the best performers in different verticals, the awards foster healthy competition and inspire innovative ideas for continuous advancements in the industry.