Karnatak Arts College’s Dept. of Tourism wins State Tourism Award-2026
The Department of Tourism Studies at Karnatak Arts College has been named the 'Best Educational Institution in Tourism' at the Karnataka Tourism Awards 2026. The award recognizes the department's efforts in providing industry-oriented training and contributing to skilled human resources.
Why it matters
The award underscores the importance of academic-industry collaboration in developing the tourism and hospitality sector.
The Department of Tourism Studies of Karnatak Arts College, Karnatak University, Dharwad, has received the Karnataka Tourism Award-2026 in the category of ‘Best Educational Institution in Tourism’ in the State.
The award was presented at the World Tourism Day celebrations, held at Palace Grounds in Bengaluru on September 27.
In the presence of Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Energy and Tourism Minister K.J. George presented the award to Head of the Department of Tourism Studies Jagadish Kivudanavar and principal of Karnatak Arts College I.C. Mulagund.
Established in 2007, the department has been contributing to the development of skilled human resources for the tourism and hospitality sectors through quality education and industry-oriented training.
The department provides students with practical exposure through industrial visits, internships, field studies, workshops, seminars and collaborations with industry partners.
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