Tourism India Publications Private Limited

What Tourism India Publications Private Limited does

Tourism India Publications Private Limited is an Indian travel and tourism media company founded in 1998 and headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala. Operating under the trade names "Tourism India Magazine" and "Tourism India Media Group," the company publishes editorial content covering Indian tourism destinations, hospitality, accommodation types (hotels, resorts, homestays, houseboats, Ayurveda centers, camping, farm stays), travel circuits, festivals, and tourism industry news. Content is delivered through a digital-first publishing platform at tourismindiaonline.com alongside a print magazine subscription product.

The company's core technology is a content management system–based publishing platform (the logo asset URL indicates a WordPress-style CMS deployment), supplemented by distribution through social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube) and email newsletters. The platform has no disclosed mobile applications, no public API, no proprietary technology stack beyond the CMS, and no third-party integrations, indicating a low-complexity digital media operation. Print magazine subscription delivery is offered within India, and advertising is sold via a media kit hosted on issuu.com.

The business model combines recurring consumer subscription revenue—1-year at Rs 2,400, 2-year at Rs 4,500, and 3-year at Rs 7,000—with B2B advertising sales targeting hotels, resorts, airlines, tour operators, and destination marketing organizations. The company addresses three customer segments: tourism industry professionals (primary), travel and hospitality advertisers, and domestic/international travelers. The firm is privately held, founder-owned and independently operated, with no disclosed institutional investors, venture capital, debt, parent company, or M&A activity.

Name

Tourism India Publications Private Limited

Legal name

Tourism India Publications

Website

https://tourismindiaonline.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tourism India Publications Private Limited is a Thiruvananthapuram-based travel media company that publishes a digital and print tourism magazine serving tourism professionals, hospitality advertisers, and travelers interested in Indian destinations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Travel and Tourism Media / Trade Magazine

NAICS

Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Travel & Outdoors Magazines (MPAJAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business, Finance & Industry Trade Magazines (MPAJAEAM), Travel & Adventure Documentaries (MPADADAM)

Keywords

• Tourism media publishing
• Travel industry magazine
• Hospitality news portal
• Destination information services
• Travel trade publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Thiruvananthapuram

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Magazine Subscriptions: The company generates revenue primarily through magazine subscriptions offered at various tiers: 3-year subscription for Rs 7000, 2-year subscription for Rs 4500, and 1-year subscription for Rs 2400. Subscriptions provide access to tourism industry content, statistics, destination information, and travel news.
2. Advertising: The magazine publishes advertising content for tourism-related businesses including hotels, resorts, airlines, travel operators, and destination marketing organizations. A media kit is available for advertisers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tourism India Publications Private Limited operates a dedicated tourism magazine under the brand Tourism India Magazine, delivered via the digital portal tourismindiaonline.com and in print form. The publication covers Indian tourism destinations, accommodation categories (hotels, resorts, homestays, houseboats, Ayurveda centres), travel circuits, festivals, tourism statistics, and industry news. Revenue is generated through tiered subscriptions (1-, 2-, and 3-year plans) and advertising sold to tourism businesses such as hotels, resorts, airlines, travel operators, and destination marketing organizations.

Product overview

Tourism India Publications Private Limited operates Tourism India Online (tourismindiaonline.com), a digital tourism magazine and news portal. The company publishes editorial content focused on India's tourism sector, covering destinations across Indian states and union territories, travel circuits, tourism events, accommodation options (including hotels, resorts, homestays, houseboats, ayurveda centers, camping sites, and farm stays), festival calendars, and industry news. The publication serves as an information resource for travelers, tourism professionals, and hospitality industry stakeholders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tourism India Magazine (Digital Edition at tourismindiaonline.com) Digital tourism magazine and news portal covering Indian tourism destinations, hospitality, accommodation categories (hotels, resorts, homestays, houseboats, Ayurveda centres, camping, farm stays, plantation stays), travel circuits, festivals, tourism statistics, and industry news. Targeted at tourism professionals, hospitality businesses, and travelers researching Indian destinations.
• Tourism India Magazine Print Subscription Subscription-based print edition of Tourism India Magazine delivered within India at three tiers: 1-year (Rs 2,400), 2-year (Rs 4,500), and 3-year (Rs 7,000). Subscribers receive full access to magazine content covering Indian tourism, hospitality, statistics, and destination information.
• Tourism India Digital Advertising / Media Kit Advertising packages sold to tourism businesses (hotels, resorts, airlines, travel companies, tourism boards) for placement in the print magazine and on tourismindiaonline.com, reaching tourism professionals and the travel trade audience in India.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Travel Trends Today: India-focused digital travel industry news platform. Direct peer in editorial coverage of Indian tourism, hospitality, and travel trade, with similar advertising-supported revenue model.
• TravelBiz Monitor: Indian travel industry news outlet covering trade, hospitality, and tourism developments. Direct competitor in the B2B travel news space with similar subscription and advertiser-supported model serving the Indian market.
• Express TravelWorld: India-based B2B travel trade magazine covering travel agents, tour operators, and hospitality industry news. Directly comparable to Tourism India as a print+digital travel trade publication serving similar advertising and subscription audiences in India.
• TourismReview.com: Online travel industry news portal covering tourism news, statistics, and destination information globally. Comparable as a digital-first B2B travel media outlet competing for tourism board and hospitality advertising spend.
• Travel Trade Journal (TTJ): Long-standing Indian travel trade publication targeted at travel agents, tour operators, and hospitality professionals. Closely comparable in business model, audience, and editorial scope to Tourism India's B2B travel media positioning.

Emerging players

• Tripoto: India-based travel content community and itinerary platform with UGC focus. Partial overlap with Tourism India's destination content, competing for both audience attention and destination/tourism advertising in India.
• MakeMyTrip Blog / Travel Content: India's largest OTA operates extensive travel content and editorial sections covering destinations and travel planning. Indirect competitor for destination content traffic and tourism advertising share in India.

Broad incumbents

• Condé Nast Traveller India: Established premium travel magazine (Indian edition) with broader lifestyle and consumer travel focus. Comparable as a competing travel media brand targeting advertisers in hospitality and tourism, though positioned at the consumer end of the spectrum.
• Lonely Planet Magazine India: Globally established travel publication with Indian edition covering destinations, travel guides, and tourism content. Comparable as a competing periodical targeting travel-interested audiences and tourism advertisers in the Indian market.
• National Geographic Traveler India: Established international travel publication with Indian edition, covering destinations globally. Comparable as a competing travel media outlet for destination marketing organization and hospitality advertising budgets in India.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Tourismindiamag
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXIxkTlQWQ9p3Oyr7imzZ5w
• Facebookfacebook.com/TourismIndiaMagazine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tourism-india

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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