Awards & Recognition

Cholan Tours has been recognised with more than 60 prestigious national and international awards for its outstanding contribution to the tourism industry. These honours underscore the company's consistent delivery of high-quality travel experiences, its commitment to innovation, and its leadership in promoting responsible and sustainable tourism practices. The accolades also reflect the trust it has earned from clients and partners, as well as the dedication of its professional team in setting new benchmarks in destination management.

Over the years, Cholan Tours has been consistently recognised for its excellence, innovation, and leadership in the travel and tourism sector. Below is a curated list of some of the most prestigious honours received:

National Tourism Award (2008–2009)

Presented by the Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri Hamid Ansari, in the presence of Smt. Kumari Selja, Minister of Tourism, and the Tourism Secretary.

National Tourism Award (2009–2010)

Conferred by Smt. Meira Kumar, the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha, alongside Shri Subodh Kant Sahai, then Minister of Tourism.

Best Service Provider (Southern Region – Gold | 2014–15)

Awarded by the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) and presented by Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, former Minister of Commerce and Industry.

National Tourism Award (2015–2016)

Honoured by the Hon’ble President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, along with Shri Mahesh Sharma, Minister of Tourism and Culture.

CII Industrial Innovation Award (2016)

Recognised among the Top 25 Innovative Organisations in India by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), winning in the “Service – Medium Enterprises” category.

National Tourism Award (2017–2018)

Presented by Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of State for Culture and Tourism, along with Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of UNWTO.

TripAdvisor Certificate Of Excellence (2015–2019)

Awarded for five consecutive years for outstanding traveller reviews, earning the Hall of Fame Award in 2019.

Tamil Nadu Tourism Awards (September 2022)

Recognised as the Best Inbound Tour Operator and Best Domestic Tour Operator on World Tourism Day.

FIEO Silver Award (March 2022)

Awarded for Best Performing Service Provider in the Southern Region by the Federation of Indian Export Organisations.

World Travel Award (2023)

Named India’s Leading Destination Management Company, one of the most respected global honours in the travel industry.

Tamil Nadu State Tourism Awards (September 2023)

Once again recognised as the Best Inbound Tour Operator and Best Domestic Tour Operator by the state’s tourism department.

The Economic Times Travel & Tourism Annual Award (2023)

Honoured as the Inbound Tour Operator of the Year, reinforcing its national prominence.

SATTE Award (2024)

Recognised as the Domestic Tour Operator of the Year at one of Asia’s largest travel trade shows.

Trip Advisor Award (2024)

Celebrated for continued excellence in service and customer satisfaction based on traveller feedback.

Tamil Nadu Tourism Gold Award (2025)

Proudly honoured once again with the Gold Award for Excellence in Inbound Tourism.

Tamil Nadu Tourism Gold Award (2025)

Awarded the prestigious Gold for outstanding performance in Domestic Tourism.

Professional Memberships And Associations

Cholan Tours is proudly affiliated with a wide range of respected professional bodies at both national and international levels. These memberships reflect our continued commitment to excellence, regulatory compliance, and thought leadership within the travel and tourism industry.

Through active collaboration with government tourism departments and global travel organisations, we contribute to policy development, uphold industry standards, and support the collective advancement of the travel community.

Our awards and accreditations stand as a testament to the dedication, hard work, and commitment that define our organisation. Notably, we are the first South Indian company to receive five National Tourism Awards as the Best Inbound Tour Operator in India from the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Cholan Tours was also recognised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) as one of the Top 25 Innovative Organisations in India. Further strengthening this recognition, we won the CII Industrial Innovation Award 2016 in the Service-Medium Enterprises category.

In October 2016, at the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) Regional Export Awards for the year 2014-15, Cholan Tours was honoured with the Gold Award in the Best Service Provider category in the Southern Region.

These awards and recognitions continually motivate us to enhance the value we deliver, contribute meaningfully to society, and play our part in nation-building.

As a leading Destination Management Company, we have been expanding our presence and capabilities across India for over two decades. Alongside the growth of our service portfolio, our active association with national and international tourism bodies reinforces client trust and confidence. It also enables us to build strong global networks, exchange knowledge, and adopt best practices for mutual growth and excellence.