Anish Kumar P.K.

Anish Kumar P.K.

Anish Kumar P.K. is an Indian tourism entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of The Travel Planners, a Kerala-based tour operator specialising in customized travel experiences across South India. Established in 1999, the company has become a prominent player in India's inbound tourism sector.​ http://www.keralatourpackages.com/ 

Early Life and Education

Anish Kumar hails from Kerala, India. He completed a Tourism Management course at the Kerala Institute of Travel and Tourism Studies (KITTS), which laid the foundation for his career in the travel industry.​

Career

In 1999, Anish Kumar founded The Travel Planners as a one-person operation. Under his leadership, the company expanded its offerings to include cultural tours, wellness retreats, destination weddings, and luxury travel packages. The company operates from its headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram and maintains offices in Cochin, London, and North America.​

The Travel Planners has received several accolades, including:​

The National Tourism Award for Best Inbound Tour Operator in India (2009–10) from the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. ​

Best Inbound Tour Operator – South India by Express & Galileo Travel World Awards (2007–08). ​

Best Innovative Tourism Product Award from the Kerala State Government (2006–07). ​

Most innovative use of information technology in the tourism sector award from Kerala Tourism, Government of Kerala

Anish Kumar has been instrumental in integrating technology into tourism services, including developing logistics software solutions for tour operators. He also organised the International Conference on Travel Technology (ICTT), India's first technology-focused conference for tourism stakeholders to enhance the digital marketing capacity of tourism stakeholders in India.  He also conducted a Yoga Ambassadors tour in association with the Ayush Ministry, bringing yoga teachers and tour operators for 10 10-day familiarisation tour of Kerala and Tamil Nadu to promote yoga destinations. 

Industry Leadership

Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Anish Kumar has served as Secretary of the Association of Tourism Trade Organisations India (ATTOI) and the Confederation of Accredited Tour Operators (CATO). He has actively participated in initiatives to promote responsible tourism and enhance infrastructure in Kerala. ​

Personal Life

Anish Kumar resides in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He continues to lead The Travel Planners, focusing on innovation and excellence in the travel industry.​

Regards

Anish Kumar P.K

CEO

The Travel Planners

36/1866, New Gardens

Vallakadavu P.O

Trivandrum, Kerala

India.