ATOAI - Adventure Tour Operators Association of India

Adventure Tourism Seminar -Navigating Toward a Safer and Stronger Future

20 Aug 2025

Hyderabad

Organized By: ATOAI

Adventure Tourism Seminar in Hyderabad Highlighted Safety & Sustainability
Hyderabad, August 20, 2025 – The Ministry of Tourism (Hyderabad Office), in collaboration with ATOAI, successfully hosted the Adventure Tourism Seminar: Navigating Toward a Safer and Stronger Future, which drew nearly 90 participants from across the adventure tourism sector.
Speakers included Ms. Valluru Kranthi, IAS, who highlighted Telangana’s adventure potential, and Mr. D. Venkatesan, who shared the Government of India’s vision for globally recognized adventure tourism. Mr. Nirat Bhatt (ATOAI) emphasized safety standards and training.
A panel with experts from EEMA, NITHM, and ATOAI underscored the importance of training, crisis management, and adherence to adventure laws. Participants also took part in an interactive session to address challenges and explore collaboration.
The event concluded with the release of the ATOAI Safety Guidelines Book, reinforcing India’s commitment to safe, sustainable, and responsible adventure tourism.

Images from the seminar can be downloaded here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/PrJXkhk8ZZu4gbW1A

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