Karnataka Tourism Society

09/02/2022

A submission to the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Karnataka Shri- Basavaraj Bommai requesting the removal of RT-PCR test report requirements for travellers from Maharashtra, Kerala and Goa.
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09/11/2021

Mr. Manoj Mathew a seasoned hotelier, heading the Hospitality Division of Tamara Leisure Experiences Pvt. Ltd. as Vice President – Operations. Mr. Manoj Mathew is a Taj Veteran with over 34 years of service with the Taj Group of Hotels. A Science Graduate from the Steel City of Bhilai, Mr. Mathew went to earn a Hotel Management Diploma from the first institute of Hotel Management in South East Asia. Institute of Hotel Management. Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition (IHMCTAN), Mumbai. Having joined Taj Group in 1986, Mr. Mathew has had a varied and exciting journey which has taken him from Kerala to Gujarat and from Zambia to Sri Lanka. His has established his credentials as an expert in business turnaround and curator of unique guest experiences.
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01/11/2021

Wishing all members a very happy Kannada Rajyotsava.
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18/10/2021

Meet Mr. S. Mahalingaiah (Secretary)of the Karnataka Tourism Society.

He is a Master of Commerce Degree holder from Mysore University. Started Skyway International Travels during1994 after gaining 10 years’ experience in Tourism and Hospitality Industry. Served Rotary Mysore in many capacities including President during 2004-05. Instrumental in raising funds to start Rotary Mysore Chandrakala Blood Bank in Mysore. Served as Chairman of the Blood Bank for 6 years. Served Ideal Jawa Rotary School with 2000 plus children as Chairman for 3 years in Mysore during 2002-05

Instrumental in getting 5 years MTA (Master of Tourism Administration ) Courses in 5 Universities in Karnataka to help industry to get more than 300 MTA students to our industry annually. Served as Member of Board of studies in Tourism Administration of Mysore University for 2 years to introduce tourism Degree and Master Degree courses from 2006-2008

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15/10/2021

The Karnataka Tourism Society wishes all it's members and the Travel and Tourism industry a very happy Dussera!
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11/10/2021

K. Syama Raju- Founder Member- Karnataka Tourism Society.
Meet Mr. Syama Raju, the President of the Karnataka Tourism Society.

A visionary in the hospitality and tourism sector comes with rich experience and holds the distinction of being associated both in the manufacturing sector as well as the services sector. He brings with him over 4 decade of experience and has had the privilege of being associated in a very Senior capacity with Bangalore Water Supply and Sewage Board and Mysore Sales International Limited.

He is well known in the social circle of Bangalore, and is a highly accomplished Industrialist, Educationist, and above all a philanthropist.

He is the Chairman of Hotel Maurya, a prominent 120 keys hotel in the city center. He was the past President of the Federation of Hotels and Restaurants Association of India (New Delhi) and President of South India Hotels and Restaurants Association of India (Chennai) and has proactively contributed to the betterment of the Industry.

Mr. Syama Raju, is one of the founder members of Karnataka Tourism Society and is the President of the Society.

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07/10/2021

Mysore as a destination will always be etched into the minds of travellers of being a hot-bed of culture, cuisines and festivals.
This city with a very old world charm to it has a very romantic flair, something that one cannot miss.
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27/09/2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive social and economic impact. Both developed and developing economies have been hit. And marginalized groups and the most vulnerable have been hit hardest of all. The restart of tourism will help kickstart recovery and growth. It is essential that the benefits this will bring are enjoyed widely and fairly.
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23/09/2021

Yakshagana is a traditional theater, developed in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Shimoga and western parts of Chikmagalur districts, in the state of Karnataka and in Kasaragod district in Kerala that combines dance, music, dialogue, costume, make-up, and stage techniques with a unique style and form.

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20/09/2021

What is the story behind this delicious sweet that has been around for centuries. The Mysore Pak. A meal in karnataka does not go with out ending it with this sweet.

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Guru Sweet Mart of Mysore has preserved the legacy of a hundred years of Karnataka’s iconic sweet — Mysore Pak. Mr Kumar talks about how his great great gran...

17/09/2021

The coastline of Karnataka has a lot to offer. From the very best of cuisine, religion, culture and some great destinations you can experience.

Mangalore one of the largest cities in the state of Karnataka is home to and a gateway to the very best of all what one can experience here.

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Video Credit- Luke Sydney

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15/09/2021

Description:Hampi. Needs no introduction. Hampi is a story waiting to be told. Hampi is a Poets dream.Hampi is an Unread novel.

Welcome to this land where Kings and Queens walked down paths etching their footsteps in stone. Walk with them in stories that you will hear.

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Hey there ! As many people asked to me, I made a remake on the magical and mystical place Hampi. Using my old footage make me realize progress I made in vide...

13/09/2021

Karnataka is home to some of the most sought after dishes in India Like the Masala Dosa. Drive in some great dishes while you travel next in this state for the best culinary journeys.

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One state. Many flavoursSavour the rich culinary heritage of Karnataka with our special cookery video series ‘Cuisines of Karnataka’.Celebrate Karnataka’s vi...

08/09/2021

Description:Listen and also see what Ananya had to see and say about her visit to the Kabini River Lodge. Her interactions with her hosts there and the memories that she came back with.
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08/09/2021

Description:Listen and also see what Ananya had to see and say about her visit to the Kabini River Lodge. Her interactions with her hosts there and the memories that she came back with.
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07/09/2021

Listen and see what Mr. Arjun Bopanna experienced at the Nagarahole Forest Range. A Vodcast.

Arjuns tales of a land that promises much more to a traveller. Karnataka is home to some of the most exotic species of the wild.

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27/08/2021

A Cup Of Coffee

Coorg is about Coffee. Actually a cup of coffee. Here the taste of everything is different. Very refreshing, very bold, extremely fresh and yes, very tasty.

Coorg as a destination has been spoken about in the past. The history of the people, the cuisines, the rolling hills and the coffee.

When we speak or think about this place, what comes to ones mind are misty winding paths, the hill tops clad in mist, that steaming cup of coffee in your hand and the occasional pitter patter of a dew drops on you.

I have been to Coorg a number of times, and every time come back even more in love with this place. Its not just about the food or the people. Or everything else I have spoken about in the beginning. It is something More. It never fails to give a traveller that something MORE.

This MORE is what we will spend time here on.

As humans, we always want MORE of everything. More time, More Holidays, More time with family and yes always wishing that we got to do More specially when on a holiday. One thing about this destination is that one can never get bored of this place. Each and every time it springs up a new surprise. And that is what we travellers, holidayers get excited about. Other than it being a nature lovers paradise, it also has a lot of History packed into it. Well, its got History etched into every turn that you take when driving here.

Stories of kings and generals, stories of mythology, stories of valour and bravery are all waiting to be told right here. And like I said before every time you come back there is a new story to be told.

So, pack your bags and head out to Coorg, also referred to as the Scotland of India.

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Coorg, known for its tranquility & referred as the Scotland of India is a fabulous way to explore nature at its best. Enjoy a natural & pleasurable stay in t...

23/08/2021

The Tigers Of Kabini. The Tigers of Kabini have been much spoken about in the past, now and will be in the future too.
They have hosted travellers from far and wide and have left them with stories to be told to the world and memories to be cherished.

Here are snap shots of some wonderful snapshots taken by ace aildlife lensman- Sudhir Shivaram

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17/08/2021

Met Shri. Basavaraj Bommai, Hon. CM of Karnataka with EC Members & DOT, GOK officials, submitted our request to direct the concerned to issue GO superseding all previous orders to follow the latest COVID protocol.

21/07/2021

Mysore needs International standard Airport. Appeal to Hon. CM to direct officials to speed up the project.

05/07/2021

Press Release

19/06/2021

The Communication from the KTS has been registered with registration number - PMOPG/E/2021/0413948. A policy regards a standardisation in the road travel requirements when a traveller is travelling from one state to another. Some states request for an RTPCR certificate and some don't.
This request was made to the Hon-Prime Minister of India
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19/06/2021

The KTS met Mr. P. Ravikumar, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka today and submitted our appeal and explained to him in details of our request. He assured us to consider this on top priority
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15/06/2021

We had meeting today with Shri. C.P. Yogeeshwara, Hon. Minister for Tourism, Ecology & Environment, Government of Karnataka and officials from Department of Tourism, GOK. We submitted our appeal and explained to him in details of our request. He announced Rs.5000/- relief to all Guides working in Karnataka state and also promised to talk Hon. Chief Minister for relief and to lift lock down from 21st June 2021 Karnataka TourismJungle Lodges JLRIncredible IndiaThe Times of IndiaDeccan HeraldBS YediyurappaMahalingaiah Shivappa

15/06/2021

Shri. C. P. Yogeeshwar. Hon. Tourism Minister, Government of Karnataka along with KTS President Shri. K Syamaraju and Secretary S. Mahalingaiah at Vaccination drive center today.
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14/06/2021

11/06/2021

The commissioner BBMP, Shri Gaurav Gupta, IAS visited the KTS vaccination drive being held at the Chitrakala Parishat. The KTS would like to thank the Commissioner, BBMP for the support extended.
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10/06/2021

The KTS met Mr. P. Ravikumar, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka today along with Ms. Sindhu R Rupesh, IAS, Director, DOT, GOK. An appeal was submitted and explained to him in details of the request of the KTS. After a positive response, he has directed DOT to send proposal to Government for consideration.
We are closely working with DOT and hopefully we should get a relief for our sector soon.
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09/06/2021

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Travel The Karnataka Tourism Society – Partners in Growth June 9, 2021By admin_kts Karnataka Tourism Society also known as KTS was formed in the year 2019. It was formed with the main objective of promoting the state of Karnataka through all it’s stakeholders and show case Karnataka as an import...

08/06/2021

The vaccinatiion drive conducted by the Karnataka Tourism Society for Travel, Tourism, Aviation & Hospitality stakeholders in Bangalore today with support from Government of India, Department of Tourism, GOK, JLR, KSTDC, BBMP and Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath. Mr. Kumar Pushkar, MD, JLR Ltd., and Mr. K. Syama Raju, President and EC members graced the occasion. 332 people from our sector got vaccinated Karnataka TourismJungle Lodges JLRBBMP CommissionerDeccan HeraldPrajavaniThe Times of IndiaKerala TourismKarnatakaholidays KstdcTamil Nadu TourismAndhra Pradesh TourismThe OLTA

08/06/2021

On June 8, the entire world comes together for the largest water body surrounding us, which is the ocean. It is an important part of our earth as it provides us with water, the most integral element that we need in our daily lives.

This World Ocean Day Let us celebrate the vast coastline that Karnataka as a state provides us with and also the significance and the benefits it showers on us.

Learning to respect it by preserving it is what we need to do now.
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05/06/2021

A vaccination drive was conducted by Karnataka Tourism Society for Travel, Tourism, Aviation & Hospitality stakeholders in Bangalore today with support from Government of India, Department of Tourism, GOK, JLR, KSTDC, BBMP and Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath. Ms. Sidhu R Rupesh, IAS, Director, Department of Tourism, GOK and Mr. K. Syama Raju, President and EC members graced the occasion. 223 people from our sector got vaccinated.
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02/06/2021

The KTS had a meeting with the Hon Chief Minister-Karnataka along with Shri K. Syama Raju-President KTS and Submitted an appeal for Travel and Tourism & Hospitality Sector Relief Package.
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02/06/2021

31/05/2021

A letter to the Hon-Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Niti Jairam Gadkari regards The Access Controlled Tollway Fees from Devanahalli/Bangalore International Airport
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31/05/2021

Welcome to a new beginning in the travel and tourism industry in Karnataka. The Karnataka Tourism Society is happy to launch their very own page.