To promote national integration, welfare and goodwill

To promote, encourage and assist in the development of tourism and to secure the welfare of the travel trade in all respects

To encourage and promote friendly feelings among the industry

To try to amicably settle the disputes of the members

To protect the interest of the members from the malpractices of foreign tour operators

To set up and maintain high ethical standards in the industry

To undertake such welfare activities which the members cannot undertake individually

To get affiliation with similar organisations in other countries

To promote equal opportunities for all visitors to enjoy the tourism and travel facilities without distinction of race, colour, creed or nationality

To organise overseas promotional tours jointly with various airlines and Government of India tourism offices abroad and other similar organisations

To conduct, aid, assist and discuss courses of studies and cultural meetings

To institute awards for excellence in tourism related activities