Yummi Talwar, Chief Operating Officer (South Asia), VFS Global
The strong demand momentum we witnessed through 2025 is expected to continue into the new year, and we have planned accordingly. In New Delhi, we are moving to a spacious new facility that will have the capacity to process over 4,500 applications daily and provide seamless, secure, and transparent application journey at scale. Alongside this, we will be organising an eight-city roadshow for travel agents in the first quarter of 2026.
Sheema Vohra, Managing Director, Sartha Global Marketing
In 2026 we will continue to innovate and create marketing solutions that are not only distinctive but truly meaningful for our clients. As the landscape evolves, so do we—building new capabilities, investing in relevant technology, expanding our thinking, and embracing change with purpose.
Nikhil Sharma, Managing Director & COO, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group
For Radisson Hotel Group, 2026 is about scaling with balance, speed, and purpose. Our expansion strategy remains focused on high-potential cities, leisure destinations, pilgrimage circuits, and industrial corridors, supported by a mix of new builds, conversions, and flexible franchise models. We have set a clear ambition of reaching 500 hotels in India by 2030, more than doubling our current footprint, and we believe this is realistic given our strong pipeline, sustained owner confidence, and depth of domestic demand. Alongside growth, we will continue strengthening experience-led platforms, leveraging technology and data-driven commercial systems, and embedding sustainability as we scale responsibly across the country.
Manuj Ralhan, Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre & Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre
Our vision for 2026 at Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre and Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre is to position the integrated complex as India’s most preferred and globally recognised destination for large-format MICE, exhibitions, destination weddings, and landmark lifestyle events. A key focus is scaling destination weddings, with the capability to host 3,000–4,000 guests, reinforcing Jaipur’s position as a global wedding hub. We are accelerating growth in exhibitions and conferences across sectors such as automobiles, IT, healthcare, and government-led forums. Building on our success with events like Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas and Jaipur Jewellery Show, innovation, operational excellence, and enhanced national and international media visibility remain central milestones for 2026.
Ashwni Kumar Goela, Vice President Operations – Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport Area General Manager – Radisson Hotel Group, South Asia
At Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport, our vision for 2026 is to remain at the forefront of guest delight, operational excellence, and sustainable hospitality. We are committed to continuous innovation across services to ensure intuitive, personalised, and memorable guest experiences. Our priorities include strengthening digital touchpoints, expanding curated culinary and social offerings, and sustaining rigorous safety and wellness frameworks. Sustainability remains embedded across operations, supported by certifications such as HSB by SGS in association with WTTC and ISO 45001:2018. Recognition under the Safe Hotel – Executive Category further reinforces our commitment to responsible, trusted, and resilient hospitality delivery.
Ashish Sharma, CEO – Serena Hotels Africa
For Serena Hotels, Vision 2026 builds on our legacy of responsible tourism while aligning with evolving travel trends. Our focus remains on sustainable growth through investments in technology, targeted renovations, and continuous people development. With a diversified portfolio of 22 properties across city, safari, and resort locations, we are well positioned to support longer, multi-destination journeys while maintaining consistent guest experiences. As regional travel continues to expand, Serena Hotels aims to play a practical and enabling role in shaping connected, sustainable tourism across Africa.
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