The second edition of the Aviation and Tourism Summit, organised by Dr Subhash Goyal, Chairman of STIC Travel Group, was successfully held under the aegis of the Indian Chamber of Commerce Expert Committee on Aviation and Tourism. The summit brought together key stakeholders from across the aviation, travel, and hospitality sectors.
The event was graced by the Honourable Ashish Sood, Minister for Home, Power, Urban Development and Education, Government of Delhi, as the Chief Guest. Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, Director General of Civil Aviation, Government of India, attended as the Guest of Honour, highlighting the importance of policy and regulatory support in strengthening India’s aviation ecosystem.
A key highlight of the summit was the presentation of the Hall of Fame awards to distinguished leaders for their exceptional contributions. Among the honourees were Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa to the Prime Minister and former CEO of NITI Aayog; Dr Sudhir Mishra, former Chairman of DRDO and Director General of the BrahMos Missile Project; and H.E. Sanjay Verma, former Ambassador of Japan and Canada.
The summit witnessed participation from around 200 delegates, including VIPs, ambassadors, diplomats, travel agents, tour operators, and leaders from the tourism and hospitality industry. Representatives from television channels and print media were also present, reflecting the growing importance of aviation and tourism in India’s economic landscape.
The event served as a dynamic platform for dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange, focusing on strengthening synergies between aviation and tourism while addressing emerging opportunities and challenges in the sector.
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