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 sector.

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.