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In a strategic move to strengthen its footprint in India’s heritage hospitality segment, ITC Hotels Limited has announced the signing of Storii...
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Akasa Air Crosses 25 Million Passengers in Record Time, Signalling Rapid Growth
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Western Australia Records USD 19.2 Billion Tourism Spend in 2025, Marking Historic Growth
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Singapore Airlines Returns to Hangzhou After 28 Years, Strengthening Asia Connectivity and MICE Growth
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India Strengthens Global Tourism Partnerships with Germany and Indonesia at ITB Berlin 2026
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Sri Lanka Emerges as a Preferred Luxury Destination for Indian Travellers, Strengthening MICE Growth...
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Mexico’s Record Easter Tourism Surge 2026 Boosts Travel and MICE Growth
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Patna Strengthens Position as a Key Business Travel & Tourism Hub with IHCL’s Landmark...
In a major boost to Bihar’s hospitality and tourism landscape, the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has announced the signing of a...
Patna Strengthens Position as a Key Business Travel & Tourism Hub with IHCL’s Landmark...
In a major boost to Bihar’s hospitality and tourism landscape, the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has announced the signing of a...
IATO’s ‘Namaste India Showcase’ Strengthens Europe–India Tourism Connect
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IAAPA Postpones Inaugural IAAPA Expo Middle East; Rescheduled to 2027
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Arabian Travel Market 2026 Rescheduled to August at Dubai World Trade Centre
The organisers of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) have announced that the 2026 edition of the global travel trade show has been rescheduled....
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Becomes Malaysia’s First ISO 20121-Certified Purpose-Built Venue
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JECC & Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre Served 25,000+ Meals Using Traditional Chulhas During AIOS...
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South Korea Targets 270,000 Indian Tourists by 2026 with Strategic Push Across Leisure and...
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has outlined an ambitious roadmap to significantly increase tourist arrivals from India, targeting 270,000 Indian visitors by...
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Dharmendra Kumar, Founder & CEO at GEANIS WORLD & MICE
TMS. Please provide the readers with an insight into your early life and professional journey. What made you fall in love with this industry?
Dharmendra Kumar. I embarked on...
Laura Purdy, CEM, CMM Emeritus, General Manager, Exhibition Place
Leading the futureof sustainable exhibitions
How have your diverse experiences in the exhibition and event management industry influenced your leadership approach at Exhibition Place?
Saurav Datta, Director of Sales & Marketing, Hyatt Regency Chennai
TMS. How did you land up here? Please shares with us your role at Hyatt Regency Chennai.
Saurav Datta. Coming back to the Hyatt family is always a pleasure....
Carina Bauer, Chief Executive Officer, IMEX Group
TMS. Could you share your journey to becoming the CEO of IMEX Group? What inspired you to join the events industry?
Carina Bauer. My father Ray Bloom has enjoyed...
Jon Bruno, Executive Director, The International Ecotourism Society
TMS. Could you tell the readers about yourself and your professional journey so far?
Jon Bruno. I came to sustainable tourism from the finance and consulting industry. I very...
TIM GROOT, CEO & Founder, Grip
TMS. What is the core mission of Grip today, and how do you see it evolving in the next 5 years?
Tim Groot. The core mission of Grip today...
Asjad Imran, Founder & CEO, Traventions
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In Conversation With Sudhir Dhavan, CEO, RE Rogers India
You have been in the industry for over 24 years. Please shed some light on your journey from heading the sales and operations teams to CEO of R.E Rogers India?
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I think there are still massive innovations possible in the participant experience and ways to facilitate conversations between people. Right now, people still need to do quite a bit of the heavy...


















































