BW HOTELIER #IHA 2023
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About BW HOTELIER IHA-2023
While age is often considered just a number, BW HOTELIER, which made its debut in India on January 12, 2015, is now proudly celebrating its 9th year. Throughout these years, we have maintained our leadership position in the industry by continually rejuvenating and redefining our presence. Our esteemed publication offers a classic print bimonthly, a robust online platform, prestigious awards, captivating events, and engaging web shows. We believe in letting our work speak for itself, and the ever-growing legion of readers and followers is a testament to our commitment.
From its very inception, the BW HOTELIER Indian Hospitality Summit & Awards (IHA) has held a prominent position in our portfolio. In 2020, we achieved a remarkable milestone by hosting IHA-2020 in a virtual format over five days, from August 31 to September 4. This groundbreaking event featured over 200 speakers and the presentation of 100 awards. It was an achievement that is likely to stand the test of time, setting a high bar that may prove challenging even for us to surpass.
Here’s a brief overview of the BWH IHA:
Our awards are distinguished by their transparency and fairness, impartially recognizing talent across various functions, regions, and the nation.
The evaluation process involves four regional juries and culminates in the final assessment by a national jury comprising esteemed industry veterans.
We maintain an open online nomination process, welcoming all who meet the common set of criteria and conditions.
While BW HOTELIER ensures compliance, the entire process is meticulously managed by a reputable and independent agency, ultimately subject to the judgment of five juries.
Importantly, we maintain comprehensive documentation of the entire process.
At BW HOTELIER, our motto is clear: ‘The sun never sets.’ We are committed to continually raising the bar, pushing boundaries with each new endeavor. Complacency has no place in our philosophy, as every day and every project present fresh opportunities and challenges.
We, at BW HOTELIER, consistently strive to stand apart, setting industry standards and embracing innovation.
The highly anticipated BW HOTELIER IHA-2023, known as the Indian Hospitality Summit and Awards, returns with its 7th edition on Friday and Saturday, October 20-21. Once again, we adopt the phygital format, blending physical and digital elements, at the Pullman Aerocity New Delhi. This year, the summit’s central theme is “EMBRACING THE FUTURE.”
IHA-2023 promises to bring together some of the brightest minds in Indian Hospitality, Travel, Tourism, and F&B for discussions and debates on the industry’s most pressing issues. Together, we’ll chart a roadmap for the future, exceed expectations, and ensure the industry rightfully claims its place on the global stage.
With captivating keynote sessions and insightful panel discussions, nearly 100 top thought leaders will delve into the latest trends reshaping the hospitality business. Each day of the event guarantees uniqueness, engagement, and valuable takeaways.
Join us for the grand finale of BWH IHA-2023, where we will unveil the winners during the phygital gala event on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity to connect, learn, and shape the future of the hospitality industry.
chief guest
![HS Puri IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/HS-Puri.png)
Shri Hardeep Singh Puri
Hon’ble Union Cabinet Minister, Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs & Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Government of India
![Arif Mohammad Khan Sh Arif Mohammed Khan, Hon'ble Governor of Kerala](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Arif-Mohammad-Khan.png)
Shri Arif Mohammed Khan
Honorable Governor
Of Kerala
Eminent Speakers
![Dipak Chand1 Jain, Co-President & Global Advisor, China Europe International Business School Dipak Chand](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Dipak-Chand1-Jain-Co-President-Global-Advisor-China-Europe-International-Business-School.png)
dr Dipak C Jain
Former Dean at Kelloggs School of Management, Northwestern University, Illinois, USA and currently Co-Chair of Academic Council of China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) Social Security and Aging Finance Institute
![Dimitris Manikis1 IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Dimitris-Manikis1.png)
Dimitris Manikis
President Europe, ME, Eurasia, Africa
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
![BW HOTELIER INDIAN HOSPITALITY SUMMIT & AWARDS 2023 BW HOTELIER INDIAN HOSPITALITY SUMMIT & AWARDS 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/bwhotelier/IHA/assets/img/jury/kbkachru-1.jpg)
KB Kachru
Chairman Emeritus and Principal Advisor- South Asia
Radisson Hotel Group
![Puneet Chhatwal , MD & CEO, The Indian Hotels Co. Ltd IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Puneet-Chhatwal-MD-CEO-The-Indian-Hotels-Co.-Ltd.png)
Puneet Chhatwal
MD & CEO
The Indian Hotels Co Ltd
![Rahul Kanwal Rahul Kanwal](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Rahul-Kanwal.png)
Rahul Kanwal
Executive Director, Business Today and News Director, India Today & Aaj Tak
![Nikul Anad IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Nikul-Anad.png)
Nakul Anand
Executive Director
ITC Limited
![Rajeev Menon IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Rajeev-Menon.png)
Rajeev Menon
President Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China), Marriott International Inc.
![Dr Jyotsna Suri, Chairperson & MD, The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Dr-Jyotsna-Suri-Chairperson-MD-The-Lalit-Suri-Hospitality-Group.jpg)
Dr Jyotsna Suri
Chairperson & MD
The Lalit Suri Hospitality
Group
![Dr Binod1 IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Dr-Binod1.png)
Dr Binod Kumar Chaudhary
Chairman & President
Chaudhary Group (CG)
![Ajay K. Bakaya1 IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ajay-K.-Bakaya1.png)
AJAY K BAKAYA
Managing Director
Sarovar Hotels And Resorts
![Chander Baljee , Chairman & MD, Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Chander-Baljee-Chairman-MD-Royal-Orchid-Regenta-Hotels.jpg)
CHANDER BALJEE
Chairman & MD, Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels
![Anil Chadha Anil Chadha](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Anil-Chadha.png)
ANIL CHADHA
Divisional Chief Executive
ITC Ltd, Hotels Division
![Ranju Alex Ranju Alex](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Ranju-Alex.png)
RANJU ALEX
Area VP – South Asia
Marriott International
![BW HOTELIER INDIAN HOSPITALITY SUMMIT & AWARDS 2023 BW HOTELIER INDIAN HOSPITALITY SUMMIT & AWARDS 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/bwhotelier/IHA/assets/img/speakers/Puneet-Dhawan,Sr.VP-Operations,Accor,India,and.South,Asia(1).jpg)
PUNEET DHAWAN
Sr VP Operations
India & South Asia, Accor
![Sunjae Sharma, MD - India & Southwest Asia IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sunjae-Sharma-MD-India-Southwest-Asia.jpg)
SUNJAE SHARMA
MD, India & SW Asia
Hyatt India
![Zuben Saxsena IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Zuben-Saxsena.png)
ZUBIN SAXENA
MD & Area Sr VP – South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group
![Sudeep Jain, MD - South West Asia, Intercontinental Hotels Group IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sudeep-Jain-MD-South-West-Asia-Intercontinental-Hotels-Group.jpg)
SUDEEP JAIN
MD – South West Asia
IHG Hotels & Resorts
![Nikhil Sharma NIKHIL SHARMA](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Nikhil-Sharma.png)
Nikhil Sharma
Market Managing Director Eurasia
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
![Samir M.C. Samir M.C.](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Samir-M.C..png)
Samir MC
Managing Director
Fortune Park Hotels Ltd
![NAVJIT AHLUWALIA IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NAVJIT-AHLUWALIA.jpg)
Navjit Ahluwalia
Sr VP & Country Head India
Hilton
![Sameer1 Sameer Singh](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sameer1.png)
Sameer Singh
Senior Vice President
Lemon Tree Hotels
![PHILIP1 IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PHILIP1.png)
Philip Logan
COO, Royal Orchid Hotels & Regenta Hotels
![Sanjay Sethi, CEO and Managing Director, Chalet Hotels Limited IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sanjay-Sethi-CEO-and-Managing-Director-Chalet-Hotels-Limited.png)
Sanjay Sethi
CEO and Managing Director
Chalet Hotels Limited
![Rahul Chaudhary, MD & CEO, CG Corp Global, and CG Hospitality Holdings IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Rahul-Chaudhary-MD-CEO-CG-Corp-Global-and-CG-Hospitality-Holdings.jpeg)
Rahul Chaudhary
MD & CEO – CG Corp Global, and CG Hospitality Holdings
![J.B. Singh IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/J.B.-Singh.png)
JB Singh
President & CEO
InterGlobe Hotels Pvt Ltd
![Ratan Kant indian hospitality awards 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ratan-Kant.png)
Ratan kant Sharma
CMD, Triton Hotels and Resorts Pvt Ltd
![Kartikeya IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Kartikeya.png)
Kartikeya Sharma
MP Rajya Sabha, CEO – iTV and Owner of Picaadily Hotels
![Atul Dangayach IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Atul-Dangayach.png)
Atul Dangayach
Managing Director
Dangayach Group
![Gaurav Sharma IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Gaurav-Sharma.png)
Gaurav Sharma
VP, Development, Real Estate & Development, IHCL
![Anirudh1 IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Anirudh1.png)
Aniruddh Kumar
Vice President – Development, India and South Asia ACCOR
![Aman Nath Aman Nath](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Aman-Nath.png)
AMAN NATH
Chairman
Neemrana Hotels
![Suhail IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Suhail.png)
Suhail Kannampilly
Managing Director
The Fern Hotels & Resorts
![souvagya mohapatra IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/souvagya-mohapatra.png)
Souvagya Mohapatra
MD – India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts
![Pradipta Mohapatra IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pradipta-Mohapatra.png)
Cyrus Madan
Sr VP – Business Development (India, Nepal, Bhutan & Sri Lanka), Atmosphere Core
![Keshav Suri, Executive Director, The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Keshav-Suri-Executive-Director-The-Lalit-Suri-Hospitality-Group.jpg)
Keshav Suri
Executive Director
The Lalit Suri Hospitality
![Mandeep MANDEEP-LAMBA.](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Mandeep.png)
MANDEEP LAMBA
President (South Asia)
HVS Anarock
![Jaideep Dang, MD - India, Hotels & Hospitality Group, Jones Lang Lasalle IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Jaideep-Dang-MD-India-Hotels-Hospitality-Group-Jones-Lang-Lasalle.jpg)
Jaideep Dang
MD – India, Hotels & Hospitality Group Jones Lang Lasalle- India
![Kapil Kaul IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Kapil-Kaul.png)
Kapil Kaul
CEO & Director
CAPA India
![Lohani IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Lohani.png)
Ashwani Lohani
Former CMD at Air India & ITDC and Former Chairman Railway Board
![Mohammad Saran indian hospitality awards 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mohammad-Saran.png)
Mohammad Sarhan
VP – India & Nepal
Emirates
![BW HOTELIER INDIAN HOSPITALITY SUMMIT & AWARDS 2023 BW HOTELIER INDIAN HOSPITALITY SUMMIT & AWARDS 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/bwhotelier/IHA/assets/img/jury/rajiv-k.jpg)
RAJIV KAUL
Former President
Leela Hotels
![BW HOTELIER INDIAN HOSPITALITY SUMMIT & AWARDS 2023 BW HOTELIER INDIAN HOSPITALITY SUMMIT & AWARDS 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/bwhotelier/IHA/assets/img/jury/farhat-j8.jpg)
FARHAT JAMAL
Chairman, Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Committee
IMC Chamber of Commerce & Industry
![BW HOTELIER INDIAN HOSPITALITY SUMMIT & AWARDS 2023 BW HOTELIER INDIAN HOSPITALITY SUMMIT & AWARDS 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/bwhotelier/IHA/assets/img/jury/diwan-g4.jpg)
DIWAN GAUTAM ANAND
Founding Trustee
Cuisine India Foundation
![Rattan IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Rattan.png)
Rattan Keswani
Former Dy Managing Director of Lemon Tree Hotels
![BW HOTELIER INDIAN HOSPITALITY SUMMIT & AWARDS 2023 BW HOTELIER INDIAN HOSPITALITY SUMMIT & AWARDS 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/bwhotelier/IHA/assets/img/speakers/Rahul-Pandit,-CEO,-Horizon-Industrial-Parks.jpg)
Rahul Pandit
Chief Executive Officer
Horizon Industrial Parks
![Rakhee IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Rakhee.png)
Rakhee Lalvani
Founder, RLA and Consultant with IHCL for Diversity & Inclusion
![Reema Diwan1 IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Reema-Diwan1.png)
Reema Diwan
Vice President – Design & Technical Services, India & South Asia
Accor Hotels
![Vandana Dhawan Saxena Vandana Dhawan Saxena](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Vandana-Dhawan-Saxena.png)
Vandana Dhawan SaxenaÂ
Design Principal
Studio IV Designs
![Klaus Kienzler, Head of Design Services - India & South West Asia IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Klaus-Kienzler-Head-of-Design-Services-India-South-West-Asia.png)
Klaus Kienzler
Studio Head India Hyatt Design ServicesÂ
![Bobby Bobby Mukherji](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Bobby.png)
Bobby Mukherji
Chairman, Bobby Mukherji and Associates
![Reza IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Reza.png)
Reza Kabul
President, ARK Reza Kabul Architects
![Mohammed Rizwan Ali, Sr VP - Projects & Technical Services, IHCL IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mohammed-Rizwan-Ali-Sr-VP-Projects-Technical-Services-IHCL.png)
Mohammed Rizwan Ali
Sr VP – Projects & Technical Services – IHCL
![20231019_093310_0000 20231019_093310_0000](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/20231019_093310_0000.png)
Nilesh Patel
Director of IT – India & South Asia, Accor
![VIVEK GANGISHETTY IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/VIVEK-GANGISHETTY.png)
VIVEK GANGISHETTY
Vice President – Sales & Marketing, India and South East Asia, RMS Cloud
![Harish Chandra Harish Chandra](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Harish-Chandra.png)
Harish Chandra
Founder of GHTP (Global Hospitality Technology Professionals Group)
![BW HOTELIER INDIAN HOSPITALITY SUMMIT & AWARDS 2023 BW HOTELIER INDIAN HOSPITALITY SUMMIT & AWARDS 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/bwhotelier/IHA/assets/img/speakers/Manisha-Bhasin,Corporate.jpg)
Manisha Bhasin
Corporate Chef ITC Limited – Hotels Division
![Kanwaljeet Jawa, Chairman & MD, Daikin Air Conditioning India Pvt Ltd IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Kanwaljeet-Jawa-Chairman-MD-Daikin-Air-Conditioning-India-Pvt-Ltd.png)
Kanwaljeet Jawa
Chairman & MD
Daikin Air Conditioning India Pvt Ltd
![sanjay goyal, daikin IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/sanjay-goyal-daikin.png)
sanjay goyal
Sr VP & Director
Daikin
![Brijesh Pratap Singh Rathore IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Brijesh-Pratap-Singh-Rathore.png)
Brijesh Pratap Singh Rathore
VP – South Asia (Professional) and Global Strategic Accounts – APAC, Diversey
![Rohit IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Rohit.png)
Rohit Wangnoo
Director Wang Hospitality Equipment Pvt. Ltd. (India)
![Nidhi Verma, Director of Marketing & Communications - India & South Asia, Accor IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Nidhi-Verma-Director-of-Marketing-Communications-India-South-Asia-Accor.jpg)
Nidhi Verma
Director of Marketing & Communications
India & S Asia, Accor
![Sonakshi Yajurvedi, Manager Marketing & Communications, S Asia, Radisson Hotel Group Sonakshi Yajurvedi, Manager Marketing & Communications, S Asia, Radisson Hotel Group](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sonakshi-Yajurvedi-Manager-Marketing-Communications-S-Asia-Radisson-Hotel-Group.jpeg)
Sonakshi Yajurvedi
Senior Area PR Manager, Radisson Hotel Group – South Asia
![REEMA SINGH IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/REEMA-SINGH.png)
Reema Singh
Director Communications- India
Hilton
![Divya Agha IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Divya-Agha.png)
Divya Agha
General Manager Marketing Fortune Park Hotels Ltd
![MaharajaGaj IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MaharajaGaj.png)
Maharaja Gaj Singh of Jodhpur
President Emeritus, Indian Heritage Hotels Association
![Randir Verma IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Randir-Verma.png)
Randhir Vikram Singh
CMD
Castle Mandawa Hotels
![BW HOTELIER INDIAN HOSPITALITY SUMMIT & AWARDS 2023 BW HOTELIER INDIAN HOSPITALITY SUMMIT & AWARDS 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/bwhotelier/IHA/assets/img/jury/veer-v9.jpg)
VEER VIJAY SINGH
CEO & MD
Trance Hotels
![Katri IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Katri.png)
Niranjan Khatri
Founder
iSambhav
![Vineet Mishra IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Vineet-Mishra.png)
Vineet Mishra
Cluster GM, Pullman & Novotel
New Delhi Aerocity
![Nishchal Bazaz IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Nishchal-Bazaz.png)
Nishchal Bazaz
Area Engg Director – Delhi NCR & Director of Engg
Taj Palace – New Delhi
![Gunjan Bisarya Gunjan Bisarya](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Gunjan-Bisarya.png)
Gunjan BISARYA
Head – Housekeeper, ITC Ltd – Hotels Division
![Ouseph Francis IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ouseph-Francis.png)
Ouseph Francis
Vice President Materials, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts
![Annurag Batra IHA 2023](https://bwevents.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Annurag-Batra.png)
Dr. Annurag Batra
Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, BW Businessworld, and Founder, exchange4media
WINNERS 2022
IMAGES GALLERY
GLIMPSES OF 6TH IHA 2022
OUR PARTNERS
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