Learning from the past

In a special story, speaks to a few past presidents of the leading travel trade associations to seek their expertise on the present trends and to know how the trade associations can deliver better. Here comes the first part...

VIVEK SETHI The

tourism industry is now globally recognised as next big engine of growth, which means many new opportunities for private players. These players depend heavily on their trade bodies to put forth their collective perspective. to leverage opportunities in tourism industry in favourable policy framework. Along with the opportunities in the travel and hospitality sector, the challenges are also growing and the private players need to gear well in advance. Here are the insights of the people, who had been at the helm of affairs at the various travel trade bodies, who share their insights on the present trend and the likely future.