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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EVENTS

Member Advantage Webinar Series || Gateway to Nordic Countries & Antarctica

2026-06-12

Online

ATOAI successfully hosted the third session of the Member Advantage Webinar Series, featuring our valued member Holiday Moods Adventures Pvt. Ltd., represented by Mr. Tejbir Singh Anand, Managing Director.

The webinar provided participants with valuable insights into Nordic destinations and expedition travel, showcasing the company’s extensive DMC offerings across Finland, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands, along with Luxury Expedition Cruises to Antarctica, the Arctic, and other global destinations. The session highlighted emerging opportunities in experiential travel, destination specialization, and premium expedition tourism.

Presenter Details

Company: Holiday Moods Adventures Pvt. Ltd.
Representative: Mr. Tejbir Singh Anand
Designation: Managing Director
Contact: +91 98101 22384

Presentation

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TTNjidkfPVLNMldBG8aL7OjgQUJYAK2v/view?usp=sharing

The ATOAI Member Advantage Webinar Series continues to showcase the expertise, innovation, and diverse offerings of member organizations while fostering knowledge-sharing and collaboration across the adventure and experiential travel community.

Members interested in presenting their organization in an upcoming session are invited to apply through the Member Advantage Webinar Series application process.

New Delhi, May 18, 2026: The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) successfully hosted the National Seminar on “Indian Adventure Tourism: Risk Management” at The Park Hotel, New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, tourism officials, industry leaders, insurance experts, legal professionals, and adventure tourism stakeholders from across the country.

The seminar focused on strengthening India’s adventure tourism ecosystem through enhanced risk management practices, robust safety standards, and stronger regulatory frameworks. Discussions explored best practices in risk management, safety protocols across adventure activities, insurance and legal compliance, regulatory mechanisms, and the role of media in fostering awareness and accountability.

A key outcome of the seminar was the formulation of recommendations for a National Roadmap for Adventure Tourism Risk Management, designed to align India’s adventure tourism sector with global best practices while addressing the country’s unique operational and geographical realities.

The event reinforced ATOAI’s commitment to promoting safe, sustainable, and responsible adventure tourism and supporting its vision of positioning India among the world’s leading adventure tourism destinations.