The Karnataka Tourism Forum (KTF), a key association representing stakeholders from the state’s travel and hospitality sectors, has announced its new leadership team for the 2025–2027 term. Patrick George of Prakruthi Holidays has been appointed as President, expressing his commitment to collaborating with stakeholders and authorities to promote Karnataka’s diverse tourism offerings.
The newly appointed office bearers are:
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Vice President: Vaibhav D Kamat (Kamat Eco-Tours & Jungle Holidays)
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Secretary: Ganesh Basavaraj (Rainforest Retreats Pvt. Ltd.)
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Joint Secretary: Vinutha Kiran (Travel Lounge Inc)
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Treasurer: Vinay KN (Cruise and Travel Pvt. Ltd.)
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SN Krishna Chidambara (Sri Sathya Sai Tourists)
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Prashanth BS (Safe Wheels Tours and Travels)
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Arvind (Crimson Holidays LLP)
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Prashanth Shenoy (Dravidian Trails Destination Management)
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Dinesh SD (Amazing India Travelxp)
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Sudhir KR (Vizi Tours)
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Ramesh Chandran (Soukhya Holidays)
The new leadership aims to advance sustainable tourism, develop thematic travel circuits, and engage local communities in tourism initiatives, reinforcing Karnataka’s position as a year-round travel destination.
