Tour Blue Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, one of Sri Lanka’s most dynamic Destination Management Companies, has been honoured with the Jury’s Award for Best Destination Management Company – Sri Lanka at the Global Tourism Awards 2025 held on 30th September in New Delhi
The accolade, presented at a glittering gala ceremony, was received by Darshana Cabraal, Joint Managing Director of Tour Blue Holdings, amidst applause from global tourism leaders, industry experts, and dignitaries. This recognition reflects Tour Blue’s unwavering commitment to excellence, sustainability, and innovation in the travel and tourism sector.
Founded 12 years ago, Tour Blue has grown from humble beginnings into one of Sri Lanka’s most recognized medium-scale tour operators. Renowned for delivering personalized, hassle-free travel experiences, the company has earned a reputation for creating journeys that leave lasting impressions.
Over the past year, Tour Blue has achieved significant milestones, including the Good Travel Seal and recognition as a Travelife Engaged Partner—awards that highlight its dedication to fair, responsible, and sustainable tourism practices. The company has also extended its presence to the North and East of Sri Lanka with a dedicated branch office in Jaffna, further enhancing its ability to serve diverse markets and regional tourism development. This latest honor in India further underscores Tour Blue’s strategic focus on the South Asian market, particularly catering to Indian travelers, who represent a major share of inbound visitors to Sri Lanka.
“This award is not just a recognition of our work, but a celebration of Sri Lanka’s potential as a world-class destination,” said Mr. Cabraal in his acceptance speech. “We dedicate this achievement to our team, our valuable business partners, our clients, our representatives in India and our beautiful island home Sri Lanka.”
The esteemed jury of the Global Tourism Awards 2025, comprising eleven distinguished leaders from India’s tourism, aviation, and business sectors, praised Tour Blue for its seamless service delivery, innovative tour packages, and consistent focus on sustainable and culturally immersive travel experiences.
Jury Panel Members included:
- MP Bezbaruah – Former Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
- Dr. Subhash Goyal – Chairman, STIC Travel Group of Companies
- Sanjay Bhatia – Upa-Lokayukt Maharashtra, Ex-Chairman, Mumbai Port Trust
- Nakul Anand – Former Executive Director, ITC
- Sandeep Marwah – Founder, Noida Film City & Marwah Studios
- Karim El Minabawy – Former President, SITE Egypt
- Aashish Gupta – Consulting CEO, FAITH
- Vinod Zutshi, IAS – Former Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
- Dr. Subarno Bose – Chairman, IIHM & CEO, IHC
- Abhay Sinha – Director General, SEPC-India & Member, Niti Aayog
- Kapil Kaul – CEO, CAPA India (Aviation)
As the global tourism industry continues to recover and evolve in the post-pandemic era, companies like Tour Blue are playing a pivotal role in redefining travel with authenticity, sustainability, and heartfelt Sri Lankan hospitality.
This recognition marks a milestone not only for Tour Blue Holdings but also for the entire Sri Lankan tourism industry, reaffirming the nation’s place on the global travel map.
