In a pioneering move to elevate safety standards in Indian tourism, the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) hosted a high-impact webinar titled “Safe Tourism Experience: Insurance Explained!” The virtual session, held from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST, brought together leading voices from the tourism, insurance, and government sectors to advocate for embedding travel insurance as a core practice in the industry.
As travel surges post-pandemic amidst growing global uncertainties, ATOAI’s initiative reflects its unwavering commitment to building a safer, more resilient travel ecosystem. The webinar highlighted how insurance is no longer a luxury or afterthought but a fundamental necessity for both adventure operators and travelers.
ATOAI President Mr. Ajeet Bajaj opened the discussion by emphasizing the role of insurance in responsible tourism. He stressed that trust, transparency, and proactive protection must form the bedrock of Indian adventure travel. Supporting this view, Mr. Arun Srivastava, Joint Director General at the Ministry of Tourism, underlined the government’s backing for making travel insurance a standard best practice across the industry.
Offering clarity on common doubts, Mr. Devesh Srivastava, Former Chairman and MD of the General Insurance Corporation of India, demystified the concepts of insurance and its critical value for tour operators and tourists. Meanwhile, Mr. Dev Karvat, Founder and CEO of Asego Travel Insurance, introduced cutting-edge, tech-driven insurance products tailored to meet the dynamic needs of today’s travelers, aiming to make insurance a seamless part of the travel booking process.
The session was moderated by Ms. Arshdeep Anand, Vice President of ATOAI, who ensured engaging, insightful discussions with pointed questions and real-world context. A lively Q&A segment followed, reflecting widespread interest and a clear demand for better understanding and implementation of travel insurance norms.
Key takeaways from the webinar included the urgent need to treat travel insurance as a standard element of trip planning, the importance of bridging knowledge gaps among both operators and consumers, and the growing accessibility of insurance through innovation and technology. Experts also highlighted the vital role of synergy between government and industry stakeholders in mainstreaming insured travel experiences.
This landmark webinar by ATOAI sets the tone for a new era of safe, smart, and insured tourism in India, reaffirming that preparedness and protection must lead every adventure.
