NEW DELHI, November 21, 2025 – BOTT Magazine, India’s leading travel trade publication, is set to host the highly anticipated BOTT Knowledge Conclave: Tourism@2026 on November 21, 2025, at the prestigious Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The conclave will bring together India’s tourism ecosystem under the theme “Redefining Travel in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” marking a pivotal moment in the industry’s digital transformation journey.
The flagship event will feature Union Minister of Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat as the Chief Guest, alongside senior government officials including Shri Suman Billa IAS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, and Shri Sheo Shekhar Shukla, Additional Chief Secretary, Tourism, Madhya Pradesh, and MD, MPTB. The keynote address will be delivered by Ankush Nijhawan of TBO.COM.
Industry Leaders Converge for Strategic Dialogue
The conclave will host two power-packed thematic sessions addressing critical imperatives for India’s tourism sector. The first session, “Smart Inbound: Using AI to Attract the World to India,” will explore how artificial intelligence can transform India’s inbound tourism strategy through data analytics, smart marketing, and predictive tools. The second session, “The New Age of Travel: Decoding the Next-Gen Explorer,” will delve into evolving traveller expectations, personalized experiences, and the burgeoning demand for destination and sustainable weddings.
Distinguished moderators include renowned author-journalist Mr. Vir Sanghvi and Mr. Himmat Anand, Chief Visionary Officer, Snowfox Escapes. The panel discussions will feature industry stalwarts from aviation, hospitality, technology, and tour operations sectors, including leaders from IndiGo, SpiceJet, TBO.COM, Sarovar Hotels, IATO, OTOAI, and Preferred Hotels & Resorts, among others.
Strong Government and Industry Support
The conclave has garnered robust support from the Government of India’s Incredible India initiative under the Ministry of Tourism, along with presenting partner states Odisha and Madhya Pradesh, reflecting a collaborative approach to advancing India’s tourism agenda.
“The BOTT Knowledge Conclave represents a crucial platform where policy meets practice, and vision meets execution,” said Rai Umraopati Ray, Publisher, BOTT Magazine. “As India positions itself as a global tourism powerhouse, the integration of artificial intelligence into our tourism strategy is no longer optional—it’s imperative. This conclave will catalyze meaningful conversations that translate into actionable strategies, helping India leverage technology to enhance visitor experiences, optimize operations, and achieve our ambitious tourism targets for 2026 and beyond.”
Extensive Industry Participation
The event has received overwhelming support from India’s aviation sector with Oman Air, Air India, Air India Express, Fly 91, Alliance Air, and Air Asia as Airline Partners. ASEGO joins as Insurance Partner, while VFS Global partners as Visa Partner. Kronocare and Decor Cart are Gifting Partners for the conclave.
The conclave boasts an impressive roster of Valued Partners including major hospitality brands such as Holland America, Eros Hotels, Ecko Hotels, Wyndham Hotels, Le Meridien, and Mayfair Hotels & Resorts, alongside leading travel companies like Intrepid, Bhasin Travels, Riya Travels, and ARK Travel. Technology partners include ITQ Technologies, Amadeus, and Ebix Travel, while destination marketing organizations Visit Brussels, Utah, and I Love Japan add international dimension to the partnership ecosystem. Communication Casa is the PR partner of the conclave.
The event is further strengthened by Association Partners representing the breadth of India’s travel trade industry: OTOAI, IATO, ICPB, TAFI, ATOAI, TAAI, ADTOI, GAHEP, UTEN, ETAA, TIA, and NIMA.
Special Launch: CSR-ESG Impact Initiative
The conclave will witness the launch of BOTT’s CSR-ESG Impact, a special initiative promoting responsible tourism and corporate social responsibility in the travel sector, underscoring the industry’s commitment to sustainable and ethical tourism practices.
The day-long event culminates with a networking dinner, providing delegates with opportunities to forge partnerships and exchange insights in an informal setting.
Event Details
What: BOTT Knowledge Conclave: Tourism@2026 – Redefining Travel in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
When: November 21, 2025, 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Networking Dinner from 7:15 PM onwards)
Where: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Who: Tourism minister, government officials, airline executives, hotel chains, tour operators, technology providers, destination marketing organizations, and travel trade associations
