Tamil Nadu Tourism Awards 2023

Welcome to the prestigious Tamil Nadu State 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.

With 17 major categories and 48 awards, we honour the major contributors who have played a significant role in promoting and developing tourism in Tamil Nadu. From tour operators to airlines, accommodation units to restaurants, and guides to travel influencers, 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 on the second edition of the awards ceremony, scheduled on "World Tourism Day 2023" (27th September 2023).

Be a part of the celebration honouring success, leadership, and innovation in Tamil Nadu's vibrant tourism sector.

About the Awards

The Hon'ble Minister of Tourism, in 2022-23, 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-Sep-2023.

The Hon'ble Minister of Tourism, in 2021-22, 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. A total of 48 awardees were 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, airlines, 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.