BY DEBAJYOTI CHAKRABORTY
NEW DELHI | 1 SEPTEMBER 2026
The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) has successfully concluded its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the Financial Year 2025–26, alongside electing its new leadership with Tejbir Singh Anand as new President, Paras Loomba as new Secretary and Executive Committee for the 2026–28 term.
The AGM served as a vital platform for institutional review, accountability, and charting the collective direction of India’s booming adventure tourism sector. The proceedings included the presentation of the Annual Report for FY 2025–26, the adoption of audited financial statements, and the formal appointment of the Statutory Auditor for FY 2026–27.
Presenting the report, ATOAI Vice President Mrs. Arshdeep Anand highlighted the association’s ongoing commitment to building a safer, more sustainable, and highly responsible adventure tourism ecosystem in India. Over the past year, the association has aggressively driven capacity building, training, and professional standards, while deepening its advocacy and collaboration with government institutions and key tourism authorities.
The presentation underscored a year of robust progress, focused heavily on creating awareness around sustainable tourism and raising operational standards across the board. Members at the meet reaffirmed that a united industry voice remains critical as India’s adventure tourism market enters a phase of exponential growth and massive opportunity.
Following the conclusion of the AGM, elections for the 2026–28 term were held under the supervision of the appointed Returning Officer, Mr. Rajeev Kohli, paving the way for a fresh leadership team to steer the association forward.
The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) has elected a new leadership team for a two-year term to guide the country’s adventure tourism sector toward safe and sustainable growth.
New Office Bearers
- President: Mr. Tejbir Singh Anand (Holiday Moods Adventures Pvt. Ltd.)
- Senior Vice President: Mr. Vaibhav Kala (Aquaterra Adventures India Pvt. Ltd.)
- Vice President: Mr. Ronny Singh Gulati (Youreka Campouts Services Pvt. Ltd.)
- Honorary Secretary: Mr. Paras Loomba (GHE Impact Ventures Pvt. Ltd.)
- Honorary Treasurer: Mr. Yog Chinmoy Dutt (Junoon Adventure and Eco Tours)
Executive Committee Members
- Mr. Shekhar Babu (Transcend Adventures Pvt. Ltd.)
- Mr. Amit Periwal (Clubside Tours and Travels Pvt. Ltd.)
A Shared Vision for Growth:
The new team takes charge as India works to unlock its vast potential for mountain, river, forest, and coastal tourism.
Core Focus Areas
- Safety First: Strengthening safety practices and professional standards across the industry.
- Better Training: Expanding learning programs and capacity building for members.
- Sustainability: Protecting natural and cultural environments in all adventure zones.
- Smart Policies: Working closely with the government to support responsible industry growth.
The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) has announced its new executive committee, following its recent Annual General Meeting (AGM) and leadership elections. The incoming team, led by newly elected President Tejbir Singh Anand, took office with a mandate to drive innovation, safety, and sustainable expansion across the country’s adventure travel sector.
For more than three decades, ATOAI has served as the apex national body unifying adventure tour operators and travel professionals. The association’s mandate focuses on boosting operational standards, establishing robust safety regulations, advocating for eco-sensitive sustainability, and maintaining proactive policy engagement with central and state government bodies.
Core Strategic Focus Areas:
In his inaugural address, President Tejbir Singh Anand outlined a forward-looking roadmap aimed at boosting India’s footprint in the global adventure travel landscape. The new leadership’s immediate agenda highlights four core pillars:
- Member Value: Supplying tangible commercial benefits and dedicated industry mentorship pipelines.
- Community Engagement: Responding actively to the changing market requirements of domestic operators.
- Global Benchmarking: Positioning India internationally as a premier, sustainable, and responsible adventure hub.
- Safety & Compliance: Training and equipping members to implement the highest global safety standards.
The newly formed Executive Committee affirmed its commitment to working alongside ATOAI members, ministry officials, and regional tourism boards to advance the sector’s growth.
ABOUT :
The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) was established in 1994 by visionaries looking to position the country as a world-class adventure destination. Today, the network unites operators and tourism professionals nationwide to drive growth through advocacy, strict safety protocols, and sustainable tourism. It focuses on Global Promotion: Elevating India’s profile as a premier hub for adventure travel, Safety & Standards: Advocating for high safety benchmarks and responsible eco-tourism and Professional Growth: Providing training and capacity building for domestic operators.
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