Membership
Connect your enterprise to a wider tourism region.
KMTA membership is for tourism stakeholders who want stronger professional relationships, destination visibility and a constructive role in the future of Karavali and Malenadu.
Who can join
A broad network for the visitor economy.
Tourism works through connected services. A memorable journey may depend on accommodation, transport, food, guiding, attractions, events, local producers, digital visibility and destination coordination. KMTA welcomes expressions of interest from established enterprises, emerging operators and professionals whose work contributes responsibly to that wider system.
Participation is intended for stakeholders operating in, serving or meaningfully connected with the seven KMTA districts. Current eligibility and participation requirements will be shared directly during the registration process.
Eligible stakeholder groups
- Hotels, resorts and homestays
- Tour operators and travel agents
- Destination management companies
- Attractions and experience providers
- Transport and mobility providers
- Restaurants and culinary businesses
- Event and meeting-service providers
- Tourism professionals and consultants
- Allied businesses supporting visitor services
Member value
Direct access to the people who move travellers.
KMTA membership is designed to help tourism and hospitality enterprises become easier to discover, easier to connect with and better placed to participate in regional business opportunities.
Don’t just sell rooms. Become part of India’s domestic tourism distribution network.
Put your property or tourism product in front of relevant partners.
Hotels, resorts, homestays, attractions and experience providers can use the member network to start conversations with tour operators, travel agents, destination specialists and other tourism businesses. Membership does not guarantee bookings, but it creates a credible path to introductions, product understanding and B2B follow-up.
Opportunity segments
- FIT and independent travel
- Group tours
- Corporate groups and MICE
- Family holidays
- Destination weddings
- Educational and student groups
Direct member network
Connect with accommodation providers, operators, agents, transport partners, attractions and tourism professionals across the seven districts.
Property and product promotion
Share accurate information for relevant planned campaigns, B2B introductions, itineraries and destination-facing opportunities.
Listings and visibility
Participate in planned KMTA member listings, regional storytelling and professional showcases as these channels are introduced.
Familiarisation and educational visits
Join planned visits that help members understand destinations, inspect products and build more informed partnerships.
Operator networking
Meet tour operators and tourism partners from different districts and states through relevant introductions and industry programmes.
Events and conventions
Receive information about applicable KMTA events, roadshows, meetings, conventions and collaboration opportunities.
Member opportunities will develop in phases. Every activity will have its own relevance, capacity, selection criteria and participation conditions. Joining creates access to a professional network; it does not guarantee leads, bookings or inclusion in every programme.
Registration process
A clear four-step expression of interest.
1. Email your interest
Tell us about your business or professional connection to tourism.
2. Receive current details
KMTA will share current eligibility and participation information.
3. Submit information
Provide the details requested for review and member records.
4. Receive confirmation
Participation is confirmed after the information has been reviewed.
Membership fees are not published at this stage. Any approved fee structure and payment process will be shared with the current eligibility details.
Membership FAQ
Common questions
Do I need to be based in one of the seven districts?
KMTA primarily serves stakeholders operating in, serving or meaningfully connected with Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan and Kodagu. Email your context and we will share current eligibility details.
Are individual tourism professionals eligible?
Tourism professionals and consultants may express interest. Eligibility will depend on the current participation framework and the applicant’s professional connection to the region.
Are membership fees available online?
No. Fees will not be published until formally approved. Current participation and payment information, when applicable, will be issued directly through official KMTA communication.
Does joining guarantee business leads or event participation?
No. Membership creates access to a professional network and planned opportunities, but specific results or participation cannot be guaranteed. Programme conditions will be communicated for each activity.
How will I know an email is official?
Use support@kmtassociation.org for membership communication and verify any request that appears unusual before sharing sensitive information or making payment.
Active membership
How to get lasting value from participation
Membership creates the most value when an enterprise participates with a clear purpose. A new homestay may want stronger local referrals. A tour operator may want accurate district information and B2B introductions. A hotel may be ready to support a familiarisation visit or skills session. Sharing that purpose helps KMTA connect members to relevant work instead of treating participation as a passive listing.
Members should be prepared to maintain current contact and product information, describe their services accurately and respond professionally to introductions. Where an activity requires images, accessibility details, rates, safety information or operating dates, the requested material should be supplied in the stated format and reviewed before use. This makes collaborative promotion more dependable for everyone involved.
Participation can also be a contribution. Experienced operators may share learning, host a visit, recommend a speaker or help explain a district challenge. Smaller and newer enterprises may contribute locally rooted ideas and emerging visitor needs. The organisation benefits when participation reflects different districts, business sizes and areas of the tourism economy.
A regional network works best when members exchange opportunity as well as information. This can include responsible referrals, joint itinerary ideas, supplier introductions and learning between businesses that serve different parts of a visitor journey. Members remain responsible for their own services, claims, prices and compliance, while KMTA provides a platform for connection and shared regional development. Participation should always respect confidentiality where required, give collaborators appropriate credit and use approved destination or business information. These habits strengthen professional confidence and make it easier for new opportunities to include enterprises from more than one district.
Ready to connect with KMTA?
Introduce your enterprise, district and tourism activity. We will reply with the current registration information.