In Asian and Gulf travel, few names carry the same weight as Tejbir Singh Anand. For more than thirty years, he has transformed adventure travel into an experience that changes people, not just itineraries. A trained mountaineer, shaped by the Himalaya and the Alps, he embodies the spirit of exploration and inspires others to embrace uncertainty with courage.
His contributions have been recognised globally: the Hall of Fame Award from the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India, the National Tourism Award for Most Innovative Adventure Activity Tour Operator, and a coveted spot on National Geographic’s list of the best adventure travel companies on Earth. Yet Tejbir remains modest, convinced that leadership is measured by the lives you inspire rather than the awards you collect.
Scaling Peaks in Leadership
Tejbir’s influence extends beyond his own expeditions. He has served as President of the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India, co-founded the Federation of Associations of Indian Travel and Hospitality, and contributed to the Government of India’s Tourism CEOs Forum on niche tourism. His role as Ambassador for France’s Rhône-Alpes region reflects his belief in travel as a bridge between cultures.
Holiday Moods Adventures – A Vision Realised
In 1997, Tejbir co-founded Holiday Moods Adventures Pvt. Ltd., now a global name in adventure travel. The ISO-certified company partners with over 400 agents across India and the Gulf, curating journeys to some of the world’s most remote and dramatic landscapes—glaciers in Iceland, fjords in Norway, and the frozen expanses of Antarctica. As the official distributor for Havila Voyages, Viking Line, and Swan Hellenic Cruises, Holiday Moods delivers experiences marked by precision, cultural depth, and environmental responsibility.
Mentor, Strategist, Changemaker
Beyond building his own company, Tejbir acts as a strategic advisor to new travel enterprises. He shares lessons from his own victories and setbacks, helping others innovate and adapt in a shifting industry. To him, every disruption is an opportunity to create smarter, more sustainable ways forward.
Sustainability is his guiding principle, not a slogan. On international platforms, he speaks passionately about protecting nature, uplifting communities, and preserving cultural integrity. He believes travel must leave behind not just memories but responsibility—to care for the planet and its people.
A Legacy in Motion
From leading treks through rugged terrains to mentoring the next generation of travel leaders, Tejbir Singh Anand continues to write his story. Each expedition, each start-up he guides, and each sustainability effort he champions adds to a legacy defined by vision and impact. In the evolving map of Asian and Gulf travel, his name stands not just as a marker of success but as proof that maps can indeed become legends.
