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National Tourism Awards


The Ministry of Tourism runs a scheme under which the National Tourism Awards are given to various travel agents and tour operators in various categories. The praiseworthy students of the institutes of Hotel Management and Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management are also given the Award. As times are changing, every year the award categories are evaluated and new categories are being added to recognize excellence in various fields.

National Tourism Awards 2011-12



This year, Dr. K. Chiranjeevi, Minister of State with Independent Charge for Tourism, Government of India announced the National Tourism Awards for 2011-2012. The National Tourism Awards was held in New Delhi on 18th March 2013. The Chief Guest Pranab Mukherjee, President of India, presented the awards in various categories.

Following are the National Tourism Awards 2011-12 Winners:



S.noAward CategoryWinners
1Best State/ UT Comprehensive Development of Tourism (Rest of India)Andhra Pradesh (First Prize) Rajasthan (Second Prize) Gujarat (Third Prize)
2Best State/ UT Comprehensive Development of Tourism (North East, Jammu & Kashmir )Jammu & Kashmir
3Best Civic Management of a Destination Category 'A' CityGreater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, Andhra Pradesh
4Best Civic Management of a Destination Category 'B' CityMunicipal Council of Mandav (Mandu), District Dhar, Madhya Pradesh
5Best Heritage CityWarangal City, Andhra Pradesh
6Best Heritage WalkAmritsar Heritage Walk (Joint Winner) Delhi Heritage Walk (Joint Winner)
7Excellence in Publishing - EnglishThe Vibrant West and The Alluring North By Hugh & Colleen Gantzer
8Excellence in Publishing - HindiBharat ke Hill Station - Raja Pocket Books
9Award of Excellence - Best Tourism Promotion Publicity Material (States and UT)Karnataka
10Award of Excellence - Best Tourism FilmGujarat Tourism for the "Khushboo Gujarat Ki" Campaign film
11Most Innovative use of Information TechnologyTourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited Arunachal Tourism (Special Prize)
12Best Airport( Class X Cities)Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad
13Best Airport (Rest of India)Visakhapatnam Airport, Visakhapatnam
14Tourist Friendly Railway StationMysore Railway Station, Karnataka
15Best Maintained and Disabled Friendly MonumentFatehpur Sikri Group of Monument, Agra
16Best Responsible Tourism ProjectBaramati Agri Tourism Research, Training and Development Centre, Pune Green Rider Project (Special award)
17Best Rural Tourism ProjectRural Tourism project at Kumarakom, Kerala
18Most Innovative and Unique Tourism ProjectProject - Air Taxi (Recommended Winner) Rajasthan - Relief Riders Programme (Special award)
19Best Wellness CenterM/s Somatheeram Ayurvedic Hospital & Yoga Centre, Kovalam, Kerala
20Medical Tourism FacilityApollo Health City, Hyderabad
21Best Tourism Friendly Golf CourseRoyal Springs Golf Course, Srinagar
22Best Overseas Tour Operator to India from UKM/s Cox and Kings, UK
23Best Overseas Tour Operator to India from North AmericaM/s Indus Travels, Canada
24Best Overseas Tour Operator to India from Latin AmericaM/s Raidho Tour Operator, Brazil
25Best Overseas Tour Operator to India from EuropeM/s Asia Voyages, Paris, France
26Best Overseas Tour Operator to India from West Asia & AfricaM/s Serendipity Tours, Johannesburg
27Best Overseas Tour Operator to India from East AsiaM/s H I S Travels
28Best Overseas Tour Operator to India from AustraliaM/s Adventure World
29Best Overseas charter operator for IndiaM/s Thomas Cook
30Best foreign journalist for IndiaMr. Wu Zhi Wei , China
31Best foreign photographer for IndiaMr. Fabrice Didier, France
32Approved Inbound Tour Operator / Travel Agent (Category I)First prize - M/s Select World Tours (India) Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi Second prize - M/s Kuoni Travel (India) Pvt. Ltd, Gurgaon
33Approved Inbound Tour Operator / Travel Agent (Category II)First prize - M/s. Minar Travels (India) Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi Second prize - M/s. Abercrombie & Kent India Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi Third Prize - M/s Trail Blazer Tours India Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai
34Approved Inbound Tour Operator / Travel Agent (Category III)First prize - M/s. SDU Travel Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi Second prize - M/s. Caper Travel Company Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi Third prize - M/s. Tushita Travels Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi
35Approved Inbound Tour Operator / Travel Agent (Category IV)First prize - M/s. Travelite (India), New Delhi Second prize - M/s. G B Morrison Travels Pvt Ltd, New Delhi Third prize - M/s Travel Spirit International Pvt Ltd, New Delhi
36Approved Inbound Tour Operator / Travel Agent (Category V)First prize - M/s. Indian Trails Sourcing Services Pvt. Ltd, NOIDA Second prize - M/s Adventure World (India) Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi Third prize - M/s. Tour Masters (India) Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
37Approved Inbound Tour Operator / Travel Agent (Category VI)First prize - M/s. Pioneer Personalized Holidays Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi Second prize - M/s. Welcome Travels (A Unit of Welcome Destinations Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi Third prize - M/s. Special Holidays Travel (P) Ltd., New Delhi
38Tourist Transport Operator (Category I)First prize - M/s. Ajay Travel Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi Second prize - M/s. Carzonrent (India) Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi Third prize - M/s. KTC (India) Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
39Tourist Transport Operator (Category II)First prize - M/s. Touraids (I) Travel Services, Agra Second prize - M/s. Rajindra Bus Service (P) Ltd., New Delhi Third prize - M/s. Ex-Soldiers Tourist Taxi Service, New Delhi
40Tourist Transport Operator (Category III)First prize - M/s. Delhi Airport Service Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi Second prize - M/s. Shreya Travels, Nagpur
41Domestic Tour Operator (Rest of India)First prize - M/s. Southern Travels Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi Second prize - M/s. My Leisure Breaks Pvt. Ltd, Gurgaon Third prize - M/s. Panicker's Travel (India) Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi
42Domestic Tour Operator promoting Jammu & KashmirM/s. Rao Travels, New Delhi
43Domestic Tour Operator promotiong North East Region including SikkimM/s Southern Travels Pvt Ltd., New Delhi
44Best Adventure Tour OperatorM/s. Sea & Sky Travel (I) Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
45Best MICE OperatorM/s. Select World Tours (India) Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
46Most Innovative Tour OperatorM/s. Far Horizon Tours Pvt. Ltd., Faridabad for their entry on "M V Mahabahu Luxury River Cruise" on Brahmaputra River, Assam
47Tour Operator Promoting Niche Segments other than Adventure and MICEThomas Cook (I) Ltd.
48Tour Operator Propagating/Promoting Campaign Clean India (Special Award)M/s Bakshi Transport Service Pvt. Limited
49Bed and Breakfast Establishment (Approved by State Government)Coconut Creek Farm and Home Stay, Kumarakom, Kerala
50Best Hotel (Five Star Deluxe)The Oberoi, New Delhi
51Best Hotel (Five Star)Vivanta By Taj - Ambassador, New Delhi
52Best Hotel (Four Star)Vivanta by Taj, Kumarakom, Kerala
53Best Hotel (Three Star)Gateway Hotel, Vadodara, Gujarat
54Best Hotel (Two Star)Resorte Marinha Dourada, Goa
55Best Heritage hotel (Basic)Samode Haveli, Gangapole, Jaipur, Rajasthan
56Best Heritage Hotel (Grand)Savoy Hotel, Ooty
57Best Eco Friendly HotelITC Hotel, ITC Maurya, New Delhi
58Hotel providing Best Facilities for the Differently Abled GuestsITC Maurya, New Delhi
59Best Standalone Convention CentreHyderabad International Convention Centre, Hyderabad
60Best Hotel Based Meeting VenueThe Ashok, New Delhi
61Best Chef (4 to 5 star Deluxe and Heritage Grand and Classic Hotels)Mr Sireesh Saxena, The Ashok New Delhi
62Best State: Campaign Clean IndiaArunachal Pradesh




Last Updated on 23 March 2013