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
Shri Hardeep Singh Puri
Hon’ble Union Cabinet Minister, Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs & Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Government of India
Shri Arif Mohammed Khan
Honorable Governor
Of Kerala
Eminent Speakers
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 Manikis
President Europe, ME, Eurasia, Africa
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
KB Kachru
Chairman Emeritus and Principal Advisor- South Asia
Radisson Hotel Group
Puneet Chhatwal
MD & CEO
The Indian Hotels Co Ltd
Rahul Kanwal
Executive Director, Business Today and News Director, India Today & Aaj Tak
Nakul Anand
Executive Director
ITC Limited
Rajeev Menon
President Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China), Marriott International Inc.
Dr Jyotsna Suri
Chairperson & MD
The Lalit Suri Hospitality
Group
Dr Binod Kumar Chaudhary
Chairman & President
Chaudhary Group (CG)
AJAY K BAKAYA
Managing Director
Sarovar Hotels And Resorts
CHANDER BALJEE
Chairman & MD, Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels
ANIL CHADHA
Divisional Chief Executive
ITC Ltd, Hotels Division
RANJU ALEX
Area VP – South Asia
Marriott International
PUNEET DHAWAN
Sr VP Operations
India & South Asia, Accor
SUNJAE SHARMA
MD, India & SW Asia
Hyatt India
ZUBIN SAXENA
MD & Area Sr VP – South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group
SUDEEP JAIN
MD – South West Asia
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Nikhil Sharma
Market Managing Director Eurasia
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Samir MC
Managing Director
Fortune Park Hotels Ltd
Navjit Ahluwalia
Sr VP & Country Head India
Hilton
Sameer Singh
Senior Vice President
Lemon Tree Hotels
Philip Logan
COO, Royal Orchid Hotels & Regenta Hotels
Sanjay Sethi
CEO and Managing Director
Chalet Hotels Limited
Rahul Chaudhary
MD & CEO – CG Corp Global, and CG Hospitality Holdings
JB Singh
President & CEO
InterGlobe Hotels Pvt Ltd
Ratan kant Sharma
CMD, Triton Hotels and Resorts Pvt Ltd
Kartikeya Sharma
MP Rajya Sabha, CEO – iTV and Owner of Picaadily Hotels
Atul Dangayach
Managing Director
Dangayach Group
Gaurav Sharma
VP, Development, Real Estate & Development, IHCL
Aniruddh Kumar
Vice President – Development, India and South Asia ACCOR
AMAN NATH
Chairman
Neemrana Hotels
Suhail Kannampilly
Managing Director
The Fern Hotels & Resorts
Souvagya Mohapatra
MD – India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts
Cyrus Madan
Sr VP – Business Development (India, Nepal, Bhutan & Sri Lanka), Atmosphere Core
Keshav Suri
Executive Director
The Lalit Suri Hospitality
MANDEEP LAMBA
President (South Asia)
HVS Anarock
Jaideep Dang
MD – India, Hotels & Hospitality Group Jones Lang Lasalle- India
Kapil Kaul
CEO & Director
CAPA India
Ashwani Lohani
Former CMD at Air India & ITDC and Former Chairman Railway Board
Mohammad Sarhan
VP – India & Nepal
Emirates
RAJIV KAUL
Former President
Leela Hotels
FARHAT JAMAL
Chairman, Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Committee
IMC Chamber of Commerce & Industry
DIWAN GAUTAM ANAND
Founding Trustee
Cuisine India Foundation
Rattan Keswani
Former Dy Managing Director of Lemon Tree Hotels
Rahul Pandit
Chief Executive Officer
Horizon Industrial Parks
Rakhee Lalvani
Founder, RLA and Consultant with IHCL for Diversity & Inclusion
Reema Diwan
Vice President – Design & Technical Services, India & South Asia
Accor Hotels
Vandana Dhawan SaxenaÂ
Design Principal
Studio IV Designs
Klaus Kienzler
Studio Head India Hyatt Design ServicesÂ
Bobby Mukherji
Chairman, Bobby Mukherji and Associates
Reza Kabul
President, ARK Reza Kabul Architects
Mohammed Rizwan Ali
Sr VP – Projects & Technical Services – IHCL
Nilesh Patel
Director of IT – India & South Asia, Accor
VIVEK GANGISHETTY
Vice President – Sales & Marketing, India and South East Asia, RMS Cloud
Harish Chandra
Founder of GHTP (Global Hospitality Technology Professionals Group)
Manisha Bhasin
Corporate Chef ITC Limited – Hotels Division
Kanwaljeet Jawa
Chairman & MD
Daikin Air Conditioning India Pvt Ltd
sanjay goyal
Sr VP & Director
Daikin
Brijesh Pratap Singh Rathore
VP – South Asia (Professional) and Global Strategic Accounts – APAC, Diversey
Rohit Wangnoo
Director Wang Hospitality Equipment Pvt. Ltd. (India)
Nidhi Verma
Director of Marketing & Communications
India & S Asia, Accor
Sonakshi Yajurvedi
Senior Area PR Manager, Radisson Hotel Group – South Asia
Reema Singh
Director Communications- India
Hilton
Divya Agha
General Manager Marketing Fortune Park Hotels Ltd
Maharaja Gaj Singh of Jodhpur
President Emeritus, Indian Heritage Hotels Association
Randhir Vikram Singh
CMD
Castle Mandawa Hotels
VEER VIJAY SINGH
CEO & MD
Trance Hotels
Niranjan Khatri
Founder
iSambhav
Vineet Mishra
Cluster GM, Pullman & Novotel
New Delhi Aerocity
Nishchal Bazaz
Area Engg Director – Delhi NCR & Director of Engg
Taj Palace – New Delhi
Gunjan BISARYA
Head – Housekeeper, ITC Ltd – Hotels Division
Ouseph Francis
Vice President Materials, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts
Dr. Annurag Batra
Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, BW Businessworld, and Founder, exchange4media