Skift India Summit tips

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A bulging middle class, a mega-rich 1%, and a rapidly growing population are swirling to potentially make India a tourism superpower. But the country’s largest online travel agencies are not going to go to war; rather, they’re in a race for who can leverage the growth opportunities first and then on a long-term basis.

The inaugural Skift India Summit kicks-off this week in Delhi with the opening reception on March 19 and the main event on March 20.

The inaugural Skift India Summit kicks-off next week in Delhi-NCR and to get you excited, we wanted to prepare you for the countless exclusive insights, intuitive conversations, and world-class industry networking.

With just under a month to go until the largest travel event in India, Skift India Summit, over 100 companies already plan to attend on March 19-20 in Delhi-NCR. This includes a cohort of names including Changi Airport Group, Dusit Hotels & Resorts, EIH Limited, RARE India, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, and The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group just to name a few.

As the global travel landscape evolves, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for industry professionals. We are officially one month away from the inaugural Skift India Summit, set to take place in Delhi on March 19-20. 

Skift India Summit – which will undoubtedly be the best travel industry conference ever seen in India – kicks-off in Delhi-NCR on March 20 and will bring together a top-notch line-up of speakers focused on the region’s future. 

In an exciting milestone for Skift, we are thrilled to bring our first-ever Skift India Summit to India, happening on March 19-20 in Delhi-NCR. The decision to host a groundbreaking Skift event in India has been a long time coming and reflects why now is such an important moment for India’s growth and its impact on the global travel industry.

Skift is coming to India for the first time to host our inaugural Skift India Summit in Delhi-NCR on March 19-20. In this transformative Summit, we will decipher the big trends facing the travel industry, and we will hear from leaders across all sectors, including tourism, hospitality, aviation, experiences, and more.

We are excited to announce the venue for the inaugural Skift India Summit – The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel and Residences, located in the heart of Delhi, India. Set against the backdrop of luxury and sophistication, this iconic five-star venue will play host to the Summit on March 19-20, bringing together leaders and visionaries from across the travel industry.

Excitement is building as we draw closer to Skift India Summit, set to take place in Delhi next year on March 19-20. For the inaugural event, we’ve curated an exceptional lineup of speakers who promise to offer valuable insights and expertise in the travel industry.

India is having a moment. And Skift has been there documenting it for the last few years as it is ready to shape the future of the global travel industry. The India outbound traveler is poised to become the biggest global force in coming years, and the Indian domestic market is one every major global brand is now clamoring to be part of.

India is having a moment. And Skift has been there documenting it for the last few years as it is ready to shape the future of the global travel industry. The India outbound traveler is poised to become the biggest global force in coming years, and the Indian domestic market is one every major global brand is now clamoring to be part of.