The ICONIC Tourism Summit 2025, organized by Redhat Communications in collaboration with TV9 Network, was successfully held on August 25th at ITC Maurya, New Delhi. The full-day event brought together distinguished policymakers, diplomats, industry leaders, innovators, and cultural ambassadors to discuss India’s tourism future and celebrate excellence at the prestigious ICONIC Awards 2025.
Sharing his views on the future on Indian tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister staed, “Tourism is one of the strongest pillars of India’s growth story, and forums like ICONIC 2025 are vital in shaping its future. I would like to appreciate Mrs. Jyoti Mayal for her consistent efforts and leadership in taking the tourism industry forward and creating opportunities for its sustainable development.”
The morning conclave, themed “Innovation, Transformation, and Impact”, featured insightful sessions including “Influencing Itineraries: The Content Engine for Tourism Today,” “Dekho Apna Desh,” and “Creating Iconic Tourism Experiences.” Eminent speakers included Niharika Rai, IAS, Secretary & Commissioner Tourism, Government of Delhi; Rajesh Magow, Co-Founder & Group CEO, MakeMyTrip; Mugdha Sinha, Managing Director, ITDC; Shriji Huzur Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, King of Udaipur; Sandeep Dwivedi, Managing Director – India & Subcontinent, Amadeus; Anshul Sethi, Head of Sales – India, Indigo; and Yummi Talwar, CEO – South Asia, VFS Global.
Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Culture, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest of the grand ICONIC Awards ceremony, where renowned brands and individuals were felicitated for their excellence and contributions. The evening featured an insightful panel discussion with distinguished speakers, including Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Culture, Amitabh Kant, Former CEO of NITI Aayog & G20 Sherpa; Jyotsna Suri (Chairman & MD, Lalit Hospitality Group), Ishika Taneja (Spiritual Leader & Miss World Tourism India 2018), Manoj Adlakha (Founder & CEO, RedBeryl Lifestyle Services), Suman Billa (Additional Secretary & Director General, Ministry of Tourism), Sandeep Marwah (Chancellor, AAFT).
Apart from this, the iconic event was graced by several prominent guests, including many ambassadors and dignitaries who marked their esteemed presence such as H.E. Mary F.M. Mutuku (Kenya), H.E. Prof. Anil Sooklal (South Africa), H.E. Kamel Zayed Kamel Galal (Egypt), H.E. Aliki Koutsomitopoulou (Greece), H.E. Sinisa Pavic (Serbia), H.E. Lalatiana Accouche (Seychelles), H.E. Reuben Gauci (Malta), and other international dignitaries.
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