4th MARCH 2008, Bangalore: Karnataka Tourism Forum (KTF) is a registered non-profit organization comprising companies and professionals from across the Tourism sector in Karnataka.
Members of KTF consist of airlines, airports, travels agencies, holiday companies, hotels, resorts, transport companies, educational institutions, travel publications, writers etc. The forum has achieved several accolades in its contribution to the Tourism sector in Karnataka.  The state as well as the central governments have accepted and supported our efforts whole heartedly. KTF works in tandem with the government agencies involved in policy formulation relating to tourism and acts as an advisory body suggesting and assisting with necessary measures and steps towards promoting tourism. There are several initiatives taken up by the Forum like VISION 2010 for Karnataka Tourism, Driver’s Training, Treasure Hunt, FAM Tours for tour operators and publishing of a tourist guide called ‘Karnataka Explorer’. 
The monthly event of Karnataka Tourism Forum – KTF SPEAK was held at The Lalit Ashok, Bangalore today and was attended by the Director,Tourism;  Mr K Viswanatha Reddy, IAS; Mr Vinay Luthra MD, KSTDC and several senior members of the trade. As the industry faces the adverse economic challenges, celebrated speaker Harish Bijoor shared his insights on how to tackle these challenges head on.
Speaking on the occasion, the KTF President, Mr Cherian Ramapuram said, “I am delighted that KTF members are not camped alongside the ‘gloom and doom’ prophets multiplying across the horizon. By nature, our members are positive, forward-looking, pro-active… an incurably optimistic and inspired bunch! He further added that - There is huge energy amongst KTF members and a massive membership drive is on. Many events are planned. The vision and mission of KTF was presented by Mr Chidambara, Core committee member and CEO, Sri Sathya Sai Tourists.