We invite stakeholders from the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality sector from across Karnataka to register online for KTS Membership. Your Society will be in a better position if more and more stakeholders register as Members. This will enable the KTS to represent a large section of the Travel & Tourism sector in the State, and help us to work closely with the Department of Tourism, GoK to get marketing and other business developmental assistance for promotion of the State as a tourism destination that will enable us to grow businesses for all.
Any information obtained from Members will be kept confidential and shared only with the Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka, as needed for the purpose of the Society’s functioning. Moreover, if any information were to be published, it will be sect oral information and never of anyone in the Registry.
Frequency of gathering information
We expect Members to enroll annually by 30th April with previous year’s financials.
- To collect data annually for the Department of Tourism, Govt. of Karnataka. This will primarily be on sect oral metrics like: number of hotels, category-wise, district-wise, annual revenue generated, number of employees working, etc.
- 3-Star and above hotels to become KTS Members enrolling online, filling up applications, uploading of GST Certificate, PAN Details, Trade Licence, Licence Issued under Shop & Establishment act or Labour department. Etc., and a few additional inputs for other categories
- After scrutiny, which takes between 2-4 days, allow them to pay online and then share downloadable e-Certificate signed with a serial number.
- Hotels / Restaurants/ Tour Operators who may not ready to become Regular Members, can apply for Ordinary Membership and enrol after uploading the required information. This is required in order to avail any benefits from the Department of Tourism, Govt. of Karnataka.
BENEFITS OF BECOMING SOCIETY MEMBER / Society Membership privileges are:
- Membership to the State Tourism Industry Body.
- Constant and continuous interaction with the Tourism Fraternity, both from within Karnataka and outside.
- Priority in access to Table Space in National and International trade exhibitions, Road shows conducted by the Department of Tourism, Govt. of Karnataka.
- Access to the latest information on crucial industry issues in Karnataka and across India.
- Priority in getting table space / stall in KITE and any other B2B events in Karnataka including Govt. schemes and other facility of assistance under the MDA Scheme, award programmers, etc.
- Have a state level forum for addressing important issues with the Government and Media
- Grievance handling cell.
The KTS Membership to the Society shall be open to all organizations with good professional reputation and standing and who are connected with the tourism, hospitality and travel industry for at least one year in Karnataka and India.
All applications for KTS Membership must be applied online in the prescribed form and must be proposed and seconded by two active members of the society. Online process of verification and recommendation will be managed by the KTS Managing Committee.
- Registration certificate under Karnataka Shops and Establishment Act / Labour Department Registration.
- Copy of GST Registration Certificate
- Copy of PAN
- License from Municipality/ Corporation/Panchayat to show that your establishment is registered as a Hotel/Resort (Trade License)
The membership of the society shall be composed of:
a) Active Members b) Affiliate Members c) Honorary Members d) Life Member e) Ordinary Member
The Managing Committee may at any time create different classes of Members and may provide for entrance fees and subscriptions and define their respective rights and privileges. The Executive Committee shall have the power to dispense with the payment of the entrance fee/membership fee, if they deem fit. The decision of the Managing Committee will be final in all cases.
Active Member:
A firm or company having established place of business in Karnataka, India and recognized by the Department of Tourism as a Tour Operator / Travel Agent / Hotel / Resort / Spa/ Adventure Operator for a minimum period of two years with minimum turnover of Rs. 25 Lac in tourism and hospitality shall be eligible for membership as an Active Member of the Association provided an application is made and accepted by the Managing Committee. Only one office of the firm or company shall be admitted as an Active Member of the Society.
Affiliate Member:
Any person, firm or company not falling under any of the mentioned under Active Members, but is regularly engaged or associated with tourism and hospitality related activities and has established place of business in Karnataka or any other states in India shall be eligible for Affiliate Membership of the Association. The minimum turnover of the company/firm should be Rs. 10 Lakh. An Affiliate Member will not be eligible to vote in the proceedings of the society.
Honorary Member:
The Managing Committee may invite persons who are ‘Hall of Fame’ Awardees and distinguished Society Members and/or who have distinguished themselves in the service to the tourism and Travel Industry in Karnataka or at the National or International level to become Honorary Members of the Association. Such members will be invited to the Association by the unanimous vote of all the Members of the Managing Committee. The Hon. Minister for Tourism, Govt of Karnataka is a Patron of the Society, the Secretary of Tourism, Govt of Karnataka is the ex officio Hon. Members of the Society.
Life Members:
A firm or company having established place of business in Karnataka, India and recognized by the Department of Tourism as Tour Operator / Travel Agent / Hotel / Resort / Spa/ Adventure Operators for a minimum period of two years with a minimum turnover in tourism and hospitality services of Rs.25 lakh shall be eligible for membership as a Life Member of the association provided an application is made and accepted by the Managing Committee. Only one office of a firm or company shall be admitted as an Life Member of the Society.
Categories to choose from:
- Hotel / Resort / Spa
- Restaurant
- Tour Operator / Travel Agent
- Tourist Transport Operator
- Taxi (including Owner, Driver, Owner Cum Driver)
- Home Stay
KTS offers following membership
| Admission Fee & Subscriptions: | |||||
| One Time Admission fee | Annual Subscription | GST | Total | ||
| 1 | Active Member | 2500 | 3000 | 990 | 6490 |
| 2 | Affiliate Member | 2500 | 2000 | 810 | 5310 |
| 3 | Ordinary Member | 1000 | 1000 | 360 | 2360 |
| 4 | Life Time Member | 50000 | NIL | 9000 | 59000 |
| Renewal Fee | |||||
| 1 | Active Member | NIL | 3000 | 540 | 3540 |
| 2 | Affiliate Member | NIL | 2000 | 360 | 2360 |
| 3 | Ordinary Membership | NIL | 1000 | 180 | 1180 |
Bank Account:
Name: Karnataka Tourism Society
A/c No. 0665 0100 017567
A/c Type: Savings Account
Bank: Bank of Baroda
Branch: Brigade Road, Bangalore
IFSC Code: BARB0BRIGAD
Address:
Karnataka Tourism Society
C/o. Skyway International Travels
2nd Floor, Papanna Lane, No.8. St. Marks Road, Bangalore-560001
Tel: 080-22111401: Whatsapp: +91-9845118222
Email: karnatakatourismsociety@gmail.com
Website: www.karkatakatourismsociety.org
Reg.No. DRB2/SOR/293/2018-19
GST: 29AAGAK5086K1Z1
PAN: AAGAK5086K