Karnataka Tourism Awards 2026
Recognising Excellence in Karnataka Tourism.
A state-wide platform recognising outstanding hospitality, visitor experiences, responsible practices and innovation across Karnataka tourism.
35 Awards
5 Award Categories
One Celebration
27 September 2026
Bengaluru
35 Awards
5 Award Categories
One Celebration
27 September 2026
Bengaluru
Who Can Apply
Excellence across Karnataka tourism.
From hotels, resorts and restaurants to tour operators, guides, heritage attractions, venues and digital innovators, Karnataka tourism is shaped by many kinds of expertise.
Find the award that best matches your work, then review its eligibility and application requirements.
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Hotels & Resorts
02
Tour Operators
03
Guides & Naturalists
04
Heritage & Museums
05
Venues & Restaurants
06
Technology & Innovation
The Award Landscape
Find the right award for your work.
Explore awards for accommodation, regional cuisine, tour operations, guides, museums, visitor facilities, venues, technology and responsible tourism.
Stays
Tour Operations
Guides
Heritage
Venues
Innovation
Award Categories
Find the award that fits your work.
Explore 35 awards across five categories, then check the eligibility and application requirements for your chosen award.
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Accommodation & Hospitality
↗02
Tour Operators & Travel Agents
↗03
Events, Venues & Infrastructure
↗04
Sustainability & Rural Tourism
↗05
Education, Publications & Individuals
↗How to apply
Your work deserves its moment.
Applications are open through five official category forms. Submit your entry by 17 September 2026.
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Choose the award
Find the category that best reflects your work.
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Check the criteria
Check registration, operating history and category-specific requirements.
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Apply online
Continue to the official application form for your award category.
The 2026 ceremony
September
2026
Anantya Palace Ground, Bengaluru
An evening for Karnataka’s tourism community to meet, recognise good work and celebrate the people shaping what comes next.
Organised by Karnataka Tourism Society
Bring your work into the spotlight.
Supported by the Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka.