Certificates, Approvals & Memberships of Iris Holidays
Iris Holidays is a government-approved, award-winning tour operator based in Kochi, Kerala, India. Here are our approvals, industry memberships and awards, with the certificates for each.
Government approval
Approved Tour Operator, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, has recognised Iris Holidays Pvt. Ltd. as an approved tour operator in the category of Experienced Service Provider. The recognition covers our head office in Kochi and is renewed every five years.
Government approval
Accredited Tour Operator, Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala
The Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala, has conferred on Iris Holidays Private Limited the status of Accredited Tour Operator for two years from 15 July 2026. Accreditation confirms that we meet the state's standards for tour operators in Kerala.
Industry membership
Active Member, Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO)
IATO is the national body of tour operators in India, representing government-recognised tour operators across the country. Iris Holidays Pvt. Ltd., Kochi, is an Active Member for 2026–27.
Industry membership
Member, Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) India Chapter
PATA India helps travel and tourism organisations build their business in the Asia Pacific region. Our membership strengthens our connections across the Asia-Pacific travel and tourism industry.
Industry Memberships
Overseas Allied Member, Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
JATA represents Japan's travel industry. CocoRoutes Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., the international holidays company of the Iris Holidays Group, is a JATA Overseas Allied Member and the only JATA member from Kerala.
Industry membership
Alliance Member, Tourism India Alliance (TIA)
Tourism India Alliance connects travel and tourism professionals across India to promote the country as a destination. Iris Holidays Pvt. Ltd. is an Alliance Member.
Industry membership
Member, Skål International Kochi
Skål International is a global network of tourism professionals promoting friendship and collaboration across the travel industry. Lijo Isac, [title, e.g. Managing Director] of Iris Holidays, is a member of Skål International Kochi.
Industry membership
Member, Kerala Travel Mart Society
The Kerala Travel Mart Society brings together Kerala's tourism businesses and organises Kerala Travel Mart, the state's leading travel trade event. Iris Holidays Pvt. Ltd. is a member for 2026–2027.
Industry membership
Member, Confederation of Accredited Tour Operators (CATO)
CATO brings together tour operators accredited by Kerala Tourism to work on quality, standards and the promotion of Kerala as a destination.
A confederation of tour operators accredited by Kerala Tourism, working together to raise service standards and promote Kerala as a quality destination.
Industry membership
Member, Tourism Professionals Club (TPC)
The Tourism Professionals Club is a network of travel and tourism professionals in Kerala working together on skills, standards and promotion of the state.
A network of travel trade professionals in Kerala that shares knowledge, builds skills and promotes the state's tourism through joint events and trade programmes.
Business network
Member, BNI Infinity Chapter, Kochi
BNI (Business Network International) is a global business referral organisation. As proud members of the BNI Infinity Chapter in Kochi, we build trusted professional relationships and long-term partnerships with local businesses.
Founded in 1985, BNI is the world's largest business referral organisation, with local chapters where members meet every week to share referrals.
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Why book with Iris Holidays ?
We visit and verify all resorts in Kerala that we suggest to you so that guests like you can have a VERY warm & comfortable about an awesome holiday. We won’t suggest anywhere that we haven’t been to and tried ourselves. When you book online or call us, we share the kind of insider low-down we'd give to our best friends about destinations and hotels. Rest assured: when you book with us, every last detail is taken care
2500+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviews on TripAdvisor
Only Tour Company in Kerala with 2500+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviews on TripAdvisor over 14 years from multiple customers from multiple countries. Consistency Matters!
Approved by Govt:of India & Govt: of Kerala
We are approved after verification by Govt of India & Govt of Kerala
Private Vehicle - Only for you
Chauffeur driven vehicle for you 24X7
Customised Packages with the Best Hotels & Resorts
We handpick our hotels & houseboats
Authentic and Unique Experiences Crafted over 15 Years
Our award-winning, personalised private trips provide incredible insights and insider tips from last 15 years of experience of crafting tours in Kerala, passionately bringing alive unique and exclusive experiences for you.
12 Consecutive TripAdvisor Awards for Best Tour Operator
Certificate of Excellence Award for the past 13 Consecutive Years from 2014 to 2026
Our Awards
Our tours are consistently recognized by prestigious organizations across the travel industry and TripAdvisor. We have won the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence from 2014 till 2022 consecutively for 9 consecutive years. We design our unique tours based on extensive knowledge of Kerala tourist destinations strives to offer personalized top-notch service.
