The Indian School of Hospitality (ISH) brought together industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and future professionals for Blueprint Conclave 2025. The conclave was designed to spark conversations that would shape the next decade of India’s travel and tourism industry.
Delving into the theme “Travel & Tourism 2035: Building India’s Next Decade,” the conclave focused on how the industry must evolve in response to changing consumer behavior, sustainability priorities, and digital transformation.
Voices that matter
Some of the distinguished industry stalwarts who graced the event with their esteemed presence included Sharad Vats, Founder, Director, Nature Safari India Pvt. Ltd., Santosh Kumar, Country Head, Indian sub-continent & Indonesia, Booking.com, Indiver Rastogi, President & Group Head, Thomas Cook India, Rajeev Kohli, Joint Managing Director, Creative Travel, India and beyond, Aviral Gupta, Chief Strategy Officer & HR Head, Zostel, and Dipti Mohan, Associate Vice President (South Asia), Research HVS.
Purpose-driven dialogues
Kunal Vasudeva, Managing Director of the Indian School of Hospitality, highlighted the purpose of Blueprint Conclave 2025, stating, “At ISH, we are built by the industry, for the industry. Our role is to create meaningful discussions that lead to action. Blueprint Conclave 2025 is a structured platform where industry leaders, policymakers, and academia come together to deliberate on what’s next. The conversations that happen here will be captured, analyzed, and recirculated back to the industry; they will reach decision-makers, shape perspectives, and contribute to the evolving landscape of travel and tourism. Our purpose is clear: we are the bridge between knowledge and impact, bringing together the voices that matter to influence the future of this sector.”
Bridging academia and industry
Echoing his views, Dean Smeetha Guha, Indian School of Hospitality, emphasized the role of academia in shaping future industry leaders… (continued)
Key themes and discussions
The remarkable conclave featured numerous insightful keynotes, panel discussions, and masterclasses.
- India’s travel economy in 2035
Understanding the future landscape for businesses, policies, and consumer expectations. - Destination branding and policy evolution
Exploring how branding and evolving policies can enhance India’s global tourism appeal. - Sustainable growth models
Addressing how to balance growth with long-term environmental responsibility.
Documenting the future
To ensure that the valuable discussions and insights from the conclave continue to benefit the industry and academia, a post-event Blueprint 2035 Summary Report was prepared.
This report captured the key takeaways, serving as a reference for future discussions and development in the travel and tourism sector.
