Kottayam native K. Rupesh Kumar wins ICRT Global award for responsible tourism
The chief executive officer of the Kerala Responsible Tourism Mission Society was recognised at a global conference held in London.
K. Rupesh Kumar, a native of Kottayam, has received the Pioneering Contribution to Responsible Tourism Award from the International Centre for Responsible Tourism (ICRT Global).
According to The Hindu, the award was announced at a global responsible tourism conference in London in recognition of his work in promoting responsible tourism.
Kumar is the chief executive officer of the Kerala Responsible Tourism Mission Society and serves as the nodal officer for sustainable tourism and rural tourism.
He has played a role in taking responsible tourism initiatives beyond Kerala, helping to activate programmes across several Indian States and Asian countries.
His contributions to the sector include writing books and numerous articles on responsible tourism, specifically regarding policy formulation and implementation.