Adventure Tourism Seminar – Coimbatore (28 October 2025) themed 'Navigating Towards a Safer and Stronger Future'

Here’s a crisp summary of the Adventure Tourism Seminar – Coimbatore (28 October 2025) themed “Navigating Towards a Safer & Stronger Future”:

Key Highlights
- Organizers: Ministry of Tourism (Southern Regional Office) in collaboration with ATOAI (Adventure Tour Operators Association of India).
- Venue & Date: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | 28 October 2025.
- Participants: 120+ delegates including tour operators, government officials, and adventure experts.

Seminar Focus Areas
- Safety & Sustainability: Emphasis on national safety standards, training protocols, and responsible tourism practices.
- Skill Development: Capacity-building initiatives and recognition through the NIDHI platform.
- Regional Collaboration: Positioning Tamil Nadu and South India as emerging adventure tourism hubs under Viksit Bharat @ 2047.

Notable Speakers
- Mr. D. Venkatesan (Regional Director, Ministry of Tourism): Highlighted India’s natural diversity and strategic initiatives like NBAT.
- Mr. Sanket Balwant Waghe, IAS (Additional Collector, Coimbatore): Advocated for Coimbatore as a gateway to adventure circuits like Nilgiris, Valparai, and Anamalai.
- Mr. Nirat Bhatt (ATOAI): Presented on safety standards and adventure law.
- Panel Discussion: Experts from Triumph Adventures, Offbeat Compass LLP, and Nature Trails N Treks shared field insights.

Outcomes
- Distribution of ATOAI Safety Guidelines Book.
- Strengthened public-private synergy for safer, sustainable adventure tourism.
- Reinforced Tamil Nadu’s potential as a leader in the sector.