Seventh edition of Global Hospitality Conclave (GHC) held in New Delhi

Adynamic event in the hospitality industry, the GHC has over the last seven editions raised the bar of discourse on critical issues impacting the world in general and hospitality in particular. After a hiatus of two years, this year, the Conclave discussed and debated the way forward in a post COVID scenario in the travel and tourism sector with a focus on: Business in a world between orders, Permanent changes after covid, Empowering your business and digital disruption.

This edition of the GHC opening keynote was addressed by diplomat and Former Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon, and the participation of entrepreneur Sanjeev Bhikchandani, founder of InfoEdge on ‘Empowering your Business.’

Oberoi Alumni and industry stalwarts Ranju Alex, Area Vice President South Asia, Marriott International, Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Operating Officer, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, Kapil Chopra, Founder – EazyDiner and The Postcard Hotel, and Ashish Vohra, Founder and CEO Justa Hotels and Resorts, discussed their journeys and experiences.

Invited panelists from across sectors such as Ritu Mehrotra, Regional Commercial Director – APAC, China and Oceania at Booking.com, Manoj Adlakha, SVP and CEO, American Express Banking Corp India, Natwar Nagar, Founder and CEO, The People Network, also shared their views on What is the new Normal. While Sandeep Bhushan, Director Meta Business Group India, Neetan Chopra, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Indigo, Vipul Prakash, Chief Commercial Officer, Make My Trip spoke about Digital Disruption. And Shukla Bose, Founder and head of Parikrama Humanity Foundation spoke on the importance of CSR in today’s world.

Dilip Puri, Founder, and CEO of Indian School of Hospitality Ajay Bakaya, Managing Director, Sarovar Hotels and Resorts, and Rattan Keswani, industry expert moderated the panel discussions and sessions.