Kochi based cruise tour operator, Lotus DMC recently won the National Tourism award for the Best Tour Operator in the ‘Niche Segment’ (Cruise Tourism), by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The award for the year 2014-15 was given at a function in New Delhi recently under the aegis of the Ministry of Tourism.
The Chief Guest, Sumitra Mahajan, Lok Sabha speaker, gave away the award in the presence of Mahesh Sharma, Minister of Tourism & Culture (I/C), Govt. of India and other officials. The award was received by Sanjeev Kumar, Managing Director and Deepu CS, Director of Lotus DMC.
“We are humbled by the recognition received in a short span of five years of existence. This could not have been possible without the trust reposed by our principals, support given by various stake holders, trade partners and associates and above all the dedication and untiring efforts of Team Lotus,” Sanjeev Kumar, MD, Lotus DMC,said after receiving the award.
He further stated that Lotus is conscious of the added responsibility that goes with this honour and reiterated its resolve to continue to be a leading and responsible player in the industry with special emphasis on responsible tourism and is also well poised to take full advantage of the changing tourism environment arising out of the policy initiatives and priority given to tourism by the government.
