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VANTAGE ’26 in Bangkok Signals New Era of AI, Partnerships and Collaborative Growth in...
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Thailand Strengthens Global Wellness Tourism Leadership with Thailand Excellence 2026 Launch
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April 2026
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Air India Partners with Thales for 10-Year FlytCARE IFE Systems Agreement to Enhance Passenger...
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ITC Hotels Strengthens Maharashtra Portfolio with Two New Properties to Boost Regional Hospitality Growth
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NITI Aayog Launches Anthology “Divya Bharat: A Window to the Soul of India” to...
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Marriott Expands India Portfolio with Noormahal Hotel, Boosting Luxury Tourism in Haryana
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Qatar Airways Expands Global Reach with Summer 2026 Schedule Covering 160+ Destinations
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IATO 41st Annual Convention to Position Visakhapatnam as Key Tourism Hub in 2026
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IATA Ground Handling Conference 2026 in Cairo to Drive Aviation Innovation and Operational Resilience
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS
Pavan Kumar, Director of Sales and Marketing at Pullman-Novotel New Delhi Aerocity
MS. What has been the story of Pullman-Novotel since the pandemic, has the hospitality industry recovered to its profitable phase?
Pavan Kumar. The strength of the hospitality industry lies...
Srijan Vadhera, General Manager, Conrad Bengaluru
WHAT SETS CONRAD BENGALURU APART IS ITS DESIRABLE LOCATION
MS. Conrad Bengaluru is about to complete successful four years of serving Hilton hospitality to guests in Bengaluru. Please...
Akshar Patel Vice President of Conventions at AAHOA
MS. What are your motivations behind organising one of the largest annual gatherings of hotel owners in the country? Please tell us about your role in this annual convention?
Kapil Vig General Manager Crowne Plaza, Rohini
MS. How did you get into the hospitality industry? Please tell us about your professional journey so far, including the challenges you've faced and the milestones you've reached.
Kapil...
Manuj Ralhan, GM, JECC-Managed by Accor& Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre
Sustainability Meets Smart Innovation
TMS. Jaipur has emerged as one of India’s most promising MICE destinations. How do you see the city’s evolution in attracting...
Ubaid Ahmad, Senior Director & Head – Marketing Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC)
The infrastructure at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) is suitable not only for large exhibitions but also for mega conferences to be held with great ease. The large columnless exhibition halls...
MUNNMUNN MARWAH, COO, Think Strawberries
TMS. Could you please tell us about Think Strawberries?
Munnmunn Marwah. Think Strawberries is a leading travel representation company offering sales, marketing, PR & Media services in India and...
NITIN SACHDEVA, President-Elect, SITE
TMS. Please tell us about your journey in Incentive Travel?
Nitin Sachdeva. Throughout my decade-long dedication to incentive travel, I've focused on blending innovative approaches with strategic growth tactics....
Rebecca Wright, Interim Executive Director – SITE
TMS. Could you please tell us about yourself and your role at SITE? How did you find yourself working in the incentive industry?
Rebecca Wright. A mid-career change led...
Gregg Wafelbakker, General Manager, Tourism of New Zealand
TMS. Give a brief overview of your background and your role in the organisation?
Gregg Wafelbakker. I’m the General Manager Asia for Tourism New Zealand, based in Singapore.



















































