The Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH), the apex policy federation representing India’s Tourism, Travel and Hospitality industry, has announced the second edition of the FAITH Conclave 2026, scheduled to take place on 16–17 July 2026 at Taj Palace, New Delhi. The conclave will be held under the theme “Incredible India: Invaluable Economics,” underscoring tourism’s growing role as a strategic contributor to India’s economic development and global positioning.
Working in close collaboration with the Government of India and State Governments, FAITH has consistently championed policy advocacy and industry-led initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable, inclusive and resilient growth across the tourism ecosystem. The 2026 conclave is expected to serve as a premier platform for constructive dialogue between government and industry, while exploring strategies to unlock tourism’s full economic potential.
The two-day gathering will bring together an influential cross-section of stakeholders, including senior Union Cabinet Ministers, Hon’ble Chief Ministers, policymakers, industry leaders, global tourism experts and senior executives from across the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality sectors. Discussions will focus on positioning tourism as a key pillar of India’s economic agenda through policy reforms, investment opportunities, employment generation, infrastructure development, cultural preservation and enhanced global competitiveness.
The forthcoming edition builds on the success of the inaugural FAITH Conclave held in August 2025, which attracted more than 350 delegates from across the country. The inaugural event witnessed the participation of several distinguished dignitaries, including Hon’ble Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar, Hon’ble Minister of Culture & Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir Shri Omar Abdullah, Shri Amitabh Kant, Former G20 Sherpa, Lt. General Rakesh Kapoor, AVSM, VSM, Deputy Chief of Army Staff, alongside senior government officials and leading CEOs representing India’s tourism and hospitality landscape.
With the Indian tourism sector witnessing unprecedented momentum, FAITH Conclave 2026 aims to further strengthen collaboration between policymakers and industry stakeholders while shaping a future-ready roadmap for sustainable growth. The conclave will examine how tourism can serve as a powerful force multiplier for economic expansion, job creation, regional development and India’s soft power on the global stage.
By convening government leaders, industry experts and key decision-makers under one roof, FAITH Conclave 2026 seeks to reinforce tourism’s position as a vital engine of national growth and a cornerstone of India’s long-term development vision.
Event Details
FAITH Conclave 2026
Theme: Incredible India: Invaluable Economics
Dates: 16–17 July 2026
Venue: Taj Palace, New Delhi
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