The jury will be an independent committee chaired by the Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka. It will include government officials, tourism and hospitality industry experts, representatives from the media, IHM, India Tourism and relevant trade publications.

The jury and the organising committee may audit submissions, request additional information or supporting documents, verify submitted data and conduct site visits where required.

They may reclassify an entry, modify or cancel an award category, or disqualify an entry that is incomplete, ineligible, misleading, fraudulent or otherwise does not comply with the published rules.

Winners must ensure that a senior management representative at Director level or above attends the Karnataka Tourism Awards ceremony on 27 September 2026 at Anantya Palace Ground, Bengaluru.

By submitting an application, the applicant permits Karnataka Tourism Society and the Karnataka Tourism Awards to use submitted photographs, videos, organisation information and supporting material for awards-related communication, media coverage, publicity and promotional activities.

The applicant confirms that it holds the rights and permissions required for the submitted material and for its use for these purposes.

Submitting an application constitutes the applicant’s unconditional agreement to comply with the published rules, eligibility conditions, verification requirements and evaluation process.

All decisions made by the jury and the organising committee will be final and binding. No correspondence regarding the outcome of the evaluation will be entertained.