- The National Tourism Awards 2016-17 were presented by Union Minister for Tourism (IC), K J Alphons.
- The Tourism Minister also launched the ‘Incredible India Mobile App’ and the ‘Incredible India Tourist Facilitators Certification’ programme.
- The App has been developed by ‘Tech Mahindra’ and the online certification learning platform was developed by ‘Wipro Limited’.
Best State / Union Territory - Comprehensive Development of Tourism (Rest of India)
- 1st Prize: Andhra Pradesh
- 2nd Prize: Kerala
- 3rd Prize: Rajasthan & Goa (Joint Winner)
Best State / Union Territory - Comprehensive Development of Tourism (J & K and North East including Sikkim)
Best Heritage City
- Ahmedabad & Mandu (Joint Winner)
Most Responsible Tourism Project / Initiative