The WION ICONIC Travel & Tourism Summit 2026, hosted by Red Hat Communications in collaboration with Zee Network, convened at ITC Maurya, New Delhi, bringing together key figures from the travel, tourism, aviation, and hospitality sectors. Under the theme "Tourism 4.0: Coding the Resilience of the New Tomorrow," the summit addressed the future of global travel, digital transformation, and India's role in international tourism.
The event featured prominent speakers, including Jyoti Mayal, Chairperson of the Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) and CEO of Red Hat Communications, who emphasised the importance of collaboration, innovation, and skilling in advancing India's tourism ecosystem. She highlighted the role of platforms like ICONIC in fostering dialogue among industry leaders to navigate challenges and seize growth opportunities.
Notable participants included Nikhil Sharma of Radisson Hotel Group, JB Singh of InterGlobe Hotels, and Sandeep Dwivedi of Amadeus South Asia, among others. The summit also welcomed diplomatic representatives from Egypt, Sri Lanka, and Greece, underscoring the significance of global partnerships in enhancing tourism opportunities.
The event concluded with a commitment to building a smarter, more sustainable tourism ecosystem. Jyoti Mayal remarked, "The response this year has been truly heartening, with leaders sharing valuable perspectives. With the right collaboration, innovation, and focus on skilling, Indian tourism has immense potential in the years ahead."
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