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Bengaluru, September 25, 2025: The Karnataka Tourism Society (KTS), the premier association dedicated to uniting tourism and hospitality professionals across the state, successfully held its 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM) today. During the event, elections were conducted for the office bearers and executive committee who will lead the society for the next two-year period.
The newly elected team is committed to further strengthening the vision and projects that have marked KTS as a dynamic partner to both state and national government bodies, elevating Karnataka’s position as a leading tourism destination.
Newly Elected Office Bearers and Executive Committee for 2025-27
SL. No. | Name | Designation |
1 | Mr. K. Syama Raju | President |
2 | Mr. S Mahalingaiah | Vice President |
3 | Mr. H. Jagadeesh | Secretary |
4 | Mr. P. C. Rao | Joint Secretary |
5 | Mr. G.K. Shetty | Treasurer |
6 | Mr. Ayappa Somaiah | EC Member |
7 | Mr. Radhakrishna Holla | EC Member |
8 | Mr. Prabhu Shankar | EC Member |
9 | Mr. Chidambaram | EC Member |
10 | Mr. Vijaya Kumar | EC Member |
11 | Mr. Jayaram HR | EC Member |
12 | Mr. Pathapati Tharun Kumar | EC Member |
13 | Mr. Sandeep Dumale | EC Member |
14 | Mr. Sandeep Hegde | EC Member |
15 | Mr. Roshan Pinto | EC Member |
16 | Mr. B.S. Prashanth | Special Invitee |
17 | Mr. H.T. Ratnakar | Convener |
Mr. K Syama Raju, President stated -“It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I extend a heartfelt welcome to each one of you as the President of the Karnataka Tourism Society. In the dynamic realm of tourism and hospitality, we are united by a common passion for innovation, excellence, and the transformative power of our stakeholders here in Karnataka. I look forward to working alongside each of you as we embark on this exciting journey together.