About the Awards

The Hon'ble Minister of Tourism, in 2021-22, announced that Awards will be conferred on various tourism stakeholders to recognise them for their contribution towards the development of Tourism sector in Tamil Nadu.

The Department of Tourism, Government of Tamil Nadu proudly launches the first ever Tamil Nadu State Tourism Awards, a celebration of success, leadership and innovation in the tourism industry of the state.

The Awards shall be presented to various tourism stakeholders annually as a part of the World Tourism Day celebrations with the first edition to be hosted on 27/09/2022.

The stakeholders’ contribution to Tamil Nadu tourism shall be recognized with awards to the best performers in various verticals. This would increase healthy competition and breed creative ideas for improvement. The awards will be presented to tour operators, airlines, accommodation units, restaurants, guides and other tourism enterprises contributing to the promotion of tourism in the state.