The curtain raising ceremony was hosted on May 30, 2026, at The Residency Towers, Coimbatore, bringing together distinguished leaders from the travel, tourism and hospitality fraternity.
For the first time, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu’s dynamic industrial and cultural hub will host the prestigious national congress of Skål International India. The congress is expected to welcome tourism leaders, hoteliers, travel professionals, media and stakeholders from across the country and around the world for meaningful dialogue centred around doing business among friends, sustainability, heritage and the future of tourism.
The evening reflected the warmth and traditions of Tamil Nadu with a graceful local touch in hospitality and presentation, while guests embraced elegant ethnic and regional attire in celebration of the destination’s rich cultural identity. The curtain raiser was organised under the leadership of Ramesh Chandrakumar, President, Skål International Coimbatore and P.K. Ganesh, SINC 2026 Chairman along with the entire Skål International Coimbatore team.
The event was attended by dignitaries including D. Srinivasan, Managing Director of Annapoorna Hotels; Sathish K.S. (IFS), Regional Passport Officer, Coimbatore; T. Jegatheswari, District Tourist Officer, Coimbatore; Sundar Singaram, Director – Operations, SIHRA (South India Hotels and Restaurants Association); NSN Mohan, Vice President, Skål International; and Sanjeev Mehra, President, Skål International India.
Ramesh Chandrakumar, President, Skål International Coimbatore, commented, “We are proud and honoured to welcome the Skål fraternity to Coimbatore for the first time. Our city represents enterprise, culture and warmth, and we look forward to curating a congress experience that celebrates responsible tourism while showcasing the spirit of Tamil Nadu.”
Sanjeev Mehra, President, Skål International India, said, “SINC 2026 in Coimbatore promises to be a defining gathering for Indian tourism, where conversations on sustainability and heritage will move beyond ideas into meaningful action. Coimbatore’s energy, culture and hospitality make it a perfect host city for this important national platform.”
NSN Mohan, Vice President, Skål International, remarked, “Sustainability is no longer an option for tourism — it is the direction forward. SINC 2026 will create an important platform for global collaboration, innovation and collective industry responsibility.”
SINC is India’s premier annual gathering for travel, tourism and hospitality professionals, fostering networking, knowledge-sharing and industry partnerships while shaping the future direction of tourism in the country. This year’s congress places sustainability and heritage at its core, blending future-focused tourism dialogue with the timeless richness of India’s heritage and cultural identity.
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