Chief Guest KUMAR PUSHKAR

Applauding India Travel Awards, Kumar Pushkar, IFS and Managing Director, Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) said, “Any award at any stage in life encourages and motivates. In the tourism sector, the private players have a major role to play. The government can provide support through its trade-friendly policies and infrastructure development. Karnataka is one state with many worlds and we have so much to showcase to the world. Tourism is growing but with this growth, we have to work harder. We need to work in a more responsible and sustainable manner. Through events like these, we can promote good practices in the industry. For the last one year, Karnataka Tourism has been concentrating on destination development. The state government has decided to develop 20 important destinations across the state. Out of the 20 iconic sites identified by Ministry of Tourism, Hampi in Karnataka will be developed as a model destination.”

Kumar Pushkar, IFS and Managing Director, Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC), received the award for Chief Guest