#IHA 2023 IN
ABOUT THE EVENT
Although age is merely a number, BW HOTELIER, launched in India on January 12, 2015, is now celebrating its 9th year. Over these years, we have maintained our leadership in the industry by revitalising and redefining our presence. Our esteemed publication encompasses a classic print bimonthly, online platform, awards, events, and even web-shows that not only dominate but excel in the realm of social media.
Rather than relying on self-proclamations, we let our work speak for itself. Our legion of readers and followers are testimony to that.
From its inception, the BW HOTELIER Indian Hospitality Summit & Awards, also known as the IHA, have held a prominent position. In 2020, we achieved a significant milestone by virtually hosting IHA-2020 over five days from August 31 to September 4, featuring more than 200 speakers and presenting 100 awards. This unprecedented achievement is likely to withstand the test of time and will be difficult to replicate, even for us.
Summarising the BWH IHA:
- The awards are characterised by transparency and honesty, impartially recognising talent across functions, regions, and the nation.
- Evaluation involves four regional juries and the final assessment by a national jury comprising reputed industry veterans.
- The online nomination process is open to all who meet the common set of criteria and conditions.
- While BW HOTELIER ensures compliance, the entire process is externally managed by a reputed and independent agency, ultimately judged by five juries.
- Importantly, the entire process is meticulously documented.
We ardently uphold our motto, ‘at BW HOTELIER, the sun never sets’. Our aim is to continually raise the bar, pushing boundaries with each endeavour. There’s no room for complacency, as every day and every venture bring new opportunities and challenges.
We, at BW HOTELIER, never fall short – we stand apart. The highly anticipated BW HOTELIER IHA-2023, the Indian Hospitality Summit and Awards, returns with its 7th edition on Friday – Saturday, October 20 – 21, again in the phygital format at the Pullman Aerocity New Delhi. The summit’s central theme this year is EMBRACING THE FUTURE.
The IHA-2023 will witness some of the most brilliant minds in Indian Hospitality, Travel, Tourism and F&B engage in discussions and debates on the industry’s pressing issues, while also charting a roadmap for the future and surpassing expectations and bringing the industry to take its rightful place in the comity of nations.
With thought-provoking keynote sessions and panel discussions, nearly 100 top minds will delve into the latest trends revolutionising the hospitality business and each day will promise uniqueness, engagement and valuable takeaways.
The winners of BWH IHA-2023 will be unveiled on the second evening of the phygital gala event on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
Eminent Speakers

Dipak Chand 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

K.B. KACHRU
Chairman Emeritus and Principal Advisor- South Asia
Radisson Hotel Group

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

RAJIV KAUL
Former President
Leela Hotels

AJAY K BAKAYA
Executive Director
Sarovar Hotels And Resorts

AMAN NATH
Chairman
Neemrana Hotels

ANIL CHADHA
Divisional Chief Executive
ITC Ltd, Hotels Division

ZUBIN SAXENA
MD & Area Sr. VP – South Asia Radisson Hotel Group

RANJU ALEX
Area VP – South Asia
Marriott International
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PUNEET DHAWAN
Sr. VP Operations
India & South Asia – Accor

SUNJAE SHARMA
MD India & SW Asia
Hyatt India

SUDEEP JAIN
MD – South West Asia
Intercontinental Hotels

CHANDER BALJEE
Chairman & MD – Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels

Navjit Ahluwalia
Sr VP & Country Head India
Hilton

Nikhil Sharma
Market MD Eurasia
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Samir M.C.
Managing Director
Fortune Park Hotels Ltd

Keshav Suri
Executive Director
The Lalit Suri Hospitality

MANDEEP LAMBA
President (South Asia)
HVS Anarock

Vijay Thacker
Managing Director
Horwath HTL India

Jaideep Dang
MD – India, Hotels & Hospitality Group Jones Lang Lasalle- India

Rahul Pandit
Chief Executive Officer
Horizon Industrial Parks

DIWAN GAUTAM ANAND
Founding Trustee
Cuisine India Foundation

FARHAT JAMAL
Chairman, Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Committee
IMC Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Veer Vijay Singh
CEO & MD
Trance Hotels

Rahul Chaudhary
MD & CEO – CG Corp Global, and CG Hospitality Holdings
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RANJIT BATRA
President – Hospitality
Panchshil Realty

Suhail Kannampilly
Managing Director
The Fern Hotels & Resorts

Souvagya Mohapatra
MD – India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts

Vandana Dhawan Saxena
Design Principal
Studio IV Designs

Khushnooma Kapadia
VP Marketing, South Asia
Marriott International

Nidhi Verma
Director of Marketing & Communications
India & S Asia, Accor

Reema Singh
Director Communications- India
Hilton

Sonakshi Yajurvedi
Manager Marketing & Communications, S Asia Radisson Hotel Group

Reema Diwan
VP, Design & Technical serviced
Accor Hotels

Sahil Khan
Sr. Director – Design & Technical Services, S Asia Radisson Hotel Group

Manisha Bhasin
Corporate Chef ITC Limited – Hotels Division
WINNERS 2022
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GLIMPSES OF 6TH IHA 2022
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