Trade Governance

Unified Voice for State Tourism

The Tourism Welfare Association (TWA) is a registered society comprising renowned tour operators, hoteliers, guides, and other stakeholders and institutions associated with the travel and tourism industry. Our objective is to organize and strengthen the sector, take proactive initiatives, and leverage government support to promote and facilitate tourism in Uttar Pradesh. We collaborate with and include individuals and institutions possessing expertise in tourism and related fields who play a vital role in the industry’s growth, fostering a unified and well-organized approach to the overall development of tourism.Through collective efforts, TWA aims to enhance service standards, promote sustainable tourism practices, and create meaningful opportunities for all stakeholders while contributing to the state’s economic and cultural development.

600+

accredited trade members

15

district chapters represented

2000

established charter year

Institutional Foundation

Bridging Operators with State Policy

Formed to consolidate regional travel enterprise, our association sits on state advisory panels, establishing trade benchmarks across historic corridors from Varanasi and Agra to Lucknow and Ayodhya.

Through structured consultation with state authorities, we advocate for transparent accreditation standards, heritage preservation incentives, and enhanced hospitality infrastructure.

Governance Structure

Four Core Operational Pillars

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Policy Liaison

Quality Control

Trade Summits

Member Welfare

Working alongside state tourism departments to refine licensing protocols, taxation frameworks, and regional corridor development policies.

Maintaining rigorous accreditation guidelines for hoteliers, transport operators, and heritage guides to safeguard industry standards.

Organizing annual industry conventions and B2B delegate exchanges to foster trade alliances across domestic and international markets.

Providing legal assistance, crisis resolution, and educational workshops for independent travel agencies and regional operators.

Engage with the Secretariat

Connect with committee leadership, review accreditation qualifications, or submit trade policy proposals directly to the executive council.