Company Overview and Founding
TheTourist360 was incorporated on 20 September 2021 by engineering graduate Kalaiarasan Loganathan, who previously worked as an Airport Representative at Velana International Airport in the Maldives. His exposure to international travellers, resort logistics and hospitality operations during that tenure, combined with the COVID‑19‑induced disruption of Maldives tourism, highlighted a recurring need among Indian travellers for end‑to‑end assistance in planning Maldives holidays. Leveraging his personal and professional network, Loganathan initially arranged Maldives trips on an after‑hours basis while retaining his airport job.
Evolution of the Business
The venture began with a core team of approximately three individuals handling enquiries, resort coordination, transfers and travel assistance. Following a rise in demand, Loganathan resigned from his Maldives position, returned to India and dedicated himself full‑time to TheTourist360. By April 2023 the workforce had grown to more than ten employees and the company established physical offices. As of the latest update, the team exceeds twenty professionals and operates from three locations: Trichy, Coimbatore and Vellakovil in Tamil Nadu.
Service Portfolio
TheTourist360’s offerings span Maldives honeymoon holidays, resort stays, island excursions, speedboat and seaplane transfers, water‑sports, snorkeling, dolphin and sandbank experiences, as well as group travel. The firm positions itself as a full‑service travel planner, handling destination and resort selection, transfers, activities and itinerary design rather than merely booking accommodation or tickets. Beyond the Maldives, its international portfolio now includes Dubai, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Bali, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Mauritius, Azerbaijan, Russia and various European destinations. Domestic Indian destinations covered comprise Andaman, Lakshadweep, Kashmir, Manali, Shimla and Meghalaya.
Creator and Celebrity Partnerships
A distinctive element of the company’s growth strategy is its network of regional celebrities, influencers, YouTubers and travel creators across South India. Tamil Nadu collaborations feature actress Anitha Sampath, cricketer Anirudha Srikanth, actress Samyuktha Shan, actress Dharsha Gupta, actor‑comedian Dheena and actor Sarath KPY, with Sampath having participated in multiple Maldives trips and a 40‑traveller celebrity‑led group tour. The Tamil creator ecosystem includes Sathish Deepa, Transit Bites, Village Database, Oh My Thagaval, Dan Jr Vlogs, Tamil Trekker, Akshaay Mathivanan, Budget Food & Travel, Chennai Vlogger, Rajisri and VJ Praveen, among others. In Karnataka, collaborations involve Backpack with M, Dhanraj Archer Vlogs, Aishwarya Karkera, Flying Passport and My View. Telugu‑market partners comprise Raju Kannabonia, American Dollor, Madhuri Krishna and Uma Telugu Traveller, while the Kerala network includes Divin Prabhakaran and Yaseen Vlogs. These partnerships generate creator‑led travel experiences to destinations such as the Maldives, Bali, Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Dubai and Phuket, employing destination visits, resort experiences, group and couple trips, activity showcases, travel videos and social‑media storytelling to reach Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and Malayalam audiences.
Recognition and Media Visibility
In 2025, TheTourist360 was honoured with the “Most Trusted Travel Company of the Year” award at Indian Awards 2025, and its founder received the “Tourism Business Icon of the Year” accolade; both awards were presented by actor Sarath Kumar. The company and Loganathan have also garnered coverage on regional platforms such as News 24×7, Sathiyam TV and Hindu Tamil digital news.
Future Outlook
Looking ahead, TheTourist360 intends to deepen its international travel business, expand Maldives tourism operations, and broaden its portfolio of honeymoon, luxury, group and customised travel offerings. The firm will continue to develop creator‑led experiences, forge destination partnerships and strengthen its footprint across South India, targeting Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala.
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