Overview

TheTourist360, a South‑India based travel brand founded on 20 September 2021 by former Maldives airport representative Kalaiarasan Loganathan, has evolved from a three‑person after‑hours venture into a company employing more than 20 professionals. The firm now maintains physical offices in Trichy, Coimbatore and Vellakovil, Tamil Nadu.

Founder Background

Kalaiarasan Loganathan, a native of Vellakovil in Tiruppur district, completed an engineering degree before joining the tourism sector in the Maldives. His roles at Velana International Airport exposed him to international traveller handling, resort transfers, and logistics, experiences that later informed the creation of TheTourist360.

Company Growth Timeline

  • Sept 2021: TheTourist360 launched while Kalaiarasan was still employed in the Maldives, initially serving his personal and professional network with Maldives holiday arrangements.
  • Early 2022: The venture operated with a core team of roughly three staff members handling enquiries, resort coordination and transfers.
  • April 2023: Employee count rose to more than ten and the company opened its first physical office.
  • 2024‑2026: Expansion continued, adding destinations, group‑travel activities, creator partnerships and a broader South‑India presence, bringing the headcount to over twenty.

Service Portfolio

TheTourist360’s core offering remains Maldives‑focused honeymoon and resort holidays, covering speed‑boat and seaplane transfers, water‑sports, snorkelling, dolphin and sandbank experiences, and both couple and group travel. The portfolio has broadened to include international destinations such as Dubai, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Bali, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Mauritius, Azerbaijan, Russia and multiple European locations. Within India, the company now markets trips to Andaman, Lakshadweep, Kashmir, Manali, Shimla and Meghalaya.

Creator and Celebrity Partnerships

A strategic creator network spans Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and Malayalam language markets. Notable Tamil collaborations feature actress Anitha Sampath, cricketer Anirudha Srikanth, actresses Samyuktha Shan, Dharsha Gupta, actor‑comedian Dheena and actor Sarath KPY. The network also includes YouTubers and travel vloggers such as 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. In Karnataka, partners comprise Backpack with M, Dhanraj Archer Vlogs, Aishwarya Karkera, Flying Passport and My View. Telugu collaborations involve Raju Kannabonia, American Dollor, Madhuri Krishna and Uma Telugu Traveller, while Kerala ties include Divin Prabhakaran and Yaseen Vlogs. These creators promote destination visits, resort experiences, group and couple trips, and generate travel videos and social‑media storytelling across the four language markets.

Awards and Recognition

In 2025, TheTourist360 was honoured as the Trusted Travel Company of the Year at the Indian Awards 2025, and its founder received the Tourism Business Icon award at the same ceremony. Both accolades were presented by actor Sarath Kumar. The brand has also gained visibility through regional media outlets such as News 24×7, Sathiyam TV and Hindu Tamil digital news.

Future Outlook

TheTourist360 plans to deepen its international travel business, expand Maldives‑centric luxury and honeymoon offerings, increase group‑tour and customised travel services, and further scale creator‑led experiences. Geographic expansion targets stronger footprints across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala, while continuing to add new international destinations to its portfolio.

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