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K. Rupesh Kumar bags ICRT Global award for contributions to responsible tourism

K. Rupesh Kumar bags ICRT Global award for contributions to responsible tourism

Rupesh Kumar is currently the chief executive officer of the Kerala Responsible Tourism Mission Society and has played a key role in taking responsible tourism initiatives beyond the State, helping activate programmes across several Indian States and Asian countries

K. Rupesh Kumar, a native of Kottayam, has won the Pioneering Contribution to Responsible Tourism Award instituted by the International Centre for Responsible Tourism (ICRT Global), in recognition of his contribution to promoting responsible tourism.

The award was announced at the global responsible tourism conference held in London. Mr. Kumar is currently the chief executive officer of the Kerala Responsible Tourism Mission Society and has played a key role in taking responsible tourism initiatives beyond the State, helping activate programmes across several Indian States and Asian countries.

He also serves as the nodal officer for sustainable tourism and rural tourism. His contributions to the sector include books and numerous articles on responsible tourism, particularly on policy formulation and implementation.

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