Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 24 September 2025

In a landmark move to strengthen and unify the tourism sector of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, more than 20 leading tourism associations have come together to form a joint body named the Islanders Tourism Federation (ITF).

The decision to establish the federation was taken at a joint meeting held recently, where tourism stakeholders from across the islands discussed the need for a unified platform. ITF aims to safeguard the interests of local tourism operators while working collectively for the sustainable growth of the sector.

Mr. M. Vinod, President of the Andaman Association of Tour Operators (AATO), was unanimously elected as the first President of ITF. Outlining the immediate priorities of the federation, he said, “Our first ag

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