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Building Bridges in Indian Tourism

About India Tourism Forum

Our Mission

Committed to Promoting Inbound Tourism to India

The India Tourism Forum (ITF) is dedicated to fostering collaboration among travel agents, tour operators, hoteliers, and tourism professionals throughout India. 

Our mission is to connect professionals, solve industry challenges, and grow India’s tourism potential by focusing exclusively on inbound tourism. Through our platform, we aim to position India as the premier destination for global travelers.

We are

Community

We are a community of professionals who share a passion for growing India’s inbound tourism industry. From small boutique agencies to large hotel chains, we bring together stakeholders to drive collective growth.

Values

 Working Together

 Our core values are rooted in collaboration, transparency, and innovation. We believe that by working together, we can tackle the challenges the tourism industry faces and create new opportunities for all members.

The Goals

Build Tourism in India

  • Build a robust network of tourism professionals who share insights and best practices.
  • Promote India as a top destination for international travelers through collaborative marketing efforts.
  • Support sustainable tourism practices that preserve India’s natural and cultural heritage.

Meet the Visionaries Behind the India Tourism Forum

Our Dedicated Team

Industry experts are committed to shaping the future of tourism in India.
Get to know the leaders driving collaboration, innovation, and growth across the sector.

Dr. M. K. Ajit Kumar

Chairman - India Tourism Forum

President, GCMG & CEO, Asia Pacific Tours, Kochi

Mr. Jayant 
John

Committee Member

Assistant Director – Hospitality, GITAM (Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management) Vishakapatnam

Mr. Aarif Mohammed

Committee Member

Managing Director, Parveen Travels, Chennai

Mr. Ayyappan 
V.

Committee Member

Journalist

Mr. Jose 
Pradeep

Committee Member

President, Kerala Travel Mart Society, Kochi

Mr. Sonika Jain

Committee Member

Vice President (Commercial), Taj Group of Hotels, Mumbai

Mr. D. Karunanidhi

Committee Member

Managing Director, Welcome Tours & Travels, Chennai

Mr. Shafee Ahmed

Committee Member

Cluster General Manager, Gokulam Grand Hotel & Spa, Bangalore

Mr. Dinesh Rai

Committee Member

General Manager, Crowne Plaza, Kochi

Mr. Zahoor Ahmad Sofi

Committee Member

Managing Director, Value Adz Pvt Ltd, New Delhi