ITB India 2024: Embracing Innovation and Sustainability in a Growing Travel Market

ITB India 2024, a premier travel industry event, will be held from September 11th to 13th, 2024 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India. This year’s theme, “Future-Ready Travel: Embracing Innovation, Sustainability, and Global Connectivity,” sets the stage for thought-provoking discussions and insightful presentations from leading experts across the MICE, Corporate, Leisure, and Travel Technology sectors.

India’s travel industry is experiencing remarkable growth, with total travel expenditure projected to reach $410 billion by 2030 and outbound travel expected to surpass 80 million travelers by 2040. This surge in demand has ignited the industry’s focus on capturing the attention of travelers from this dynamic region. In light of this dynamic landscape, the ITB India Conference will guide the global travel industry on current travel expectations and future trends, with a specific focus on Indian and South Asian outbound and domestic travel.

The second in-person edition of the ITB India Conference will cover a wide range of topics, including:

* Adapting to changing contexts and evolving consumer expectations
* Emerging trends in the travel industry
* MICE tourism in South Asia in 2025
* Digital transformation in corporate travel
* Travel in the age of ChatGPT
* The impact of smart technology on the hospitality industry
* Outlook and trends in the travel industry
* The interface between technology and the future of tourism

The conference boasts a stellar lineup of speakers, including:

* Krishna Rathi, Senior Country Director – India Sub Continent & Maldives, Agoda
* Harshad Donde, Country Director, India, BCD Meetings & Events
* Atul Jain, Chief Operating Officer, BWH Hotels – India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka
* Santosh Kumar, Country Head – Indian sub-continent & Indonesia, Booking.com
* Prahlad Krishnamurthi, Chief Business Officer, Cleartrip
* Kiran Bhandari, Director, India Office – Dubai Business Events, Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism
* Darshana Shirodkar, Senior Director, Lodging Market Management – Southeast Asia and Indian Subcontinent, Expedia Group
* Jude D’Souza, Meeting & Events Leader, India, FCM Meetings & Events
* Vikram Cotah, Chief Executive Officer, GRT Hotels & Resorts
* Neelu Singh, Senior Vice President APAC & Regional Lead Strategic Accounts, HRS Group
* Mufaddal Dahodwala, Managing Partner, ICE India
* Amaresh Tiwari, Vice Chairman, India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB)
* Indiver Rastogi, President & Group Head – Global Business Travel, Thomas Cook India Limited
* Neil Patil, Founder & Director, Veena World
* Sunila Patil, Founder & Director, Veena World

Three Conference Tracks for Valuable Insights:

Knowledge Theatre:

As ITB India’s premier conference track, the Knowledge Theatre will host C-suite leaders and industry experts who will share their strategic insights on the outlook of travel, present real-world case studies, and provide perspectives on the key considerations of today’s travelers. Attendees can expect to learn about the latest trends and strategies shaping the future of travel, as well as the challenges and opportunities in different segments of the travel industry – from leisure to adventure, from luxury to budget.

MICE Show India:

Focusing on MICE & Corporate Travel, the MICE Show India will feature leading MICE and corporate travel executives from convention and venue bureaus, meeting planners, event organizers, MICE technology providers, travel managers, and travel management companies. These experts will deliver insights into the transformative innovations that are reshaping the MICE and corporate travel industry in various conference sessions. The Network of Indian MICE Agents (NIMA), this year’s Knowledge Partner, will curate sessions specifically aimed at the MICE audience. These sessions will address the pressing issues and challenges currently facing the industry, as well as the opportunities that lie ahead for the vibrant MICE sector in India and South Asia.

Travel Tech India:

Travel Tech India will provide valuable insights to digital travel leaders. Leading travel tech experts and innovators will share their views on the impact of cutting-edge technology on enhancing the customer experience in the travel industry. Attendees can expect to hear from visionary speakers who will share their perspectives on the future of travel technology and gain insight into the unique challenges and opportunities in the travel technology landscape.

Special Rates for Exhibitors:

ITB India 2024 offers an Early Bird promotion. By registering before July 15th, exhibitors will receive discounted rates on booth registration and gain access to the show floor, conferences, and pre-scheduled meeting slots with buyers.