ATOAI Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Elections 2026
1 September 2026 | The Park Hotel, New Delhi
The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI)
successfully convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for FY 2025–26 on
1 September 2026 at The Park Hotel, New Delhi.
The AGM brought together ATOAI members to review the
Association’s achievements, financial performance, key initiatives and
priorities for the year ahead. Discussions reflected ATOAI’s continued
commitment to strengthening adventure tourism safety, professionalism,
standardisation, advocacy and member engagement across India.
Key Highlights
- Review
of ATOAI’s achievements and initiatives, including engagement with the Ministry
of Tourism, BIS, State Governments and other key stakeholders.
- Continued
advocacy for stronger adventure tourism safety standards and risk
management frameworks, including the adoption of ISO 21101 –
Adventure Tourism Safety Management System.
- Progress
in Responsible Adventure Tourism Guide (RATG) training, First Aid,
CPR and other capacity-building initiatives across India.
- Continued
engagement towards the National Adventure Tourism Framework and
strengthening of the National Board for Adventure Tourism.
- Presentation
and approval of ATOAI’s audited financial accounts for FY 2025–26.
- Discussion
on membership growth, retention and enhanced member participation.
- Recognition of ATOAI’s national conventions, webinars, FAM trips, member initiatives and business development programmes.
Elections & Leadership Transition
The AGM also marked an important leadership transition for ATOAI, with the election proceedings conducted under the supervision of Returning Officer Mr. Rajiv Kohli. The outgoing leadership expressed its appreciation to ATOAI members, office bearers, Executive Committee members and the Secretariat for their collective contribution to the Association’s growth and development.
The AGM concluded with a shared commitment to carry forward ATOAI’s legacy and further strengthen its role as a leading voice for safe, responsible, sustainable and professional adventure tourism in India.
