Mr. Anish Kumar P. K., Managing Director of The Travel Planners and Founder President of the Association of Tourism Trade Organisations, India (ATTOI), has been elected President of the association for the 2026–28 term, succeeding Subhash Ghosh of Kerala Greenery.
The change of leadership comes at a time when the Kerala tourism industry faces an uncertain scenario due to global geopolitical issues, and the tour operator community is at a threshold of change and survival in an ever-changing digital landscape.
Hari K. C., Managing Director of Indimate Holidays, was elected Secretary, succeeding Jihad Hussain. Chandrasenan P. S., Managing Director of Cosmos Tours & Travels and another founding member of ATTOI, was reelected Treasurer. Janeesh Jalal, Director of Chalukya Grace Tours, was elected Vice President, while Ramesh Nair, Managing Director of Southern Odyssey Holidays, is the new Joint Secretary.
The announcement was made at the association’s annual general meeting held on 9 October 2026 at Abad Plaza, Kochi, marking a new chapter in the leadership of one of the most influential bodies in the Indian tourism industry.
Anish Kumar brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the sector, having served in various capacities within ATTOI over the past decade. His election has been met with widespread support and anticipation from industry insiders, who believe his visionary leadership will further elevate ATTOI’s role in shaping the future of travel. Anish Kumar is a former Secretary of the KTM Society, and Hari K. C. is its current Vice President. Both are known for their technological advancement and digital-forward initiatives, and they will now lead the association and the industry with a focused strategy and innovative ideas.
Speaking to Tourism India on the occasion, Anish Kumar said, “Our industry is at a cusp of change, and the survival of tour operators depends on how well they cope with the fast-changing landscape, integrate digital technology into day-to-day operations and offer every guest an out-of-the-world travel experience. I am confident of taking the industry and its stakeholders in the right direction with the support of my fellow office bearers and the experienced team at ATTOI.”
He recalled that ATTOI had launched several innovative programmes for Kerala tourism in the past, including the Digital Technology Summit and the Yoga Ambassadors Tour, at a time when the sector was passing through an uncertain period and recovering from the floods and natural calamities of recent years. The association now plans to host the next edition of the Travel Technology Summit with the support of the Kerala Tourism Department and the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
The AGM also elected the Executive Committee Members for the next two years including Mr. Jihad Hussain (Gateway Malabar Holidays); Mr. Salan Mani (South Guru Travels); Mr. Nishad Mahadun (Peacock Holidays); Mr. Vinod C. S. (Indian Tour Planners); Mr. C.S Jayachandran (Tour Designers); Mr. Sanjeev Kumar (Voyages Kerala): Mr. Manu P. V. (Discover Kerala Holidays) and Mr. Pradeep K. Marx (Munnar Holidays)
