New Delhi: Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of the AAFT School of Hospitality & Tourism and President of Marwah Studios, attended the launch of WTM Spotlight India as the Special Guest at a prestigious event held at The Oberoi, New Delhi. The initiative marks a significant new chapter for India’s travel and tourism industry and has been launched by RX Global, a leading international exhibition and events organizer.
The event was graced by Suman Billa, IAS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, along with Umang Gupta, who welcomed the distinguished guests and spoke about RX Global’s vision for creating a world-class platform to connect the Indian travel industry with global markets.
Addressing the gathering, Umang Gupta highlighted the company’s commitment to strengthening India’s travel ecosystem by bringing together industry leaders, tourism boards, hospitality professionals, travel technology providers, and international buyers under one platform to encourage innovation, networking, and business growth.
Speaking on the occasion, Suman Billa, IAS, emphasized the remarkable growth trajectory of India’s tourism sector and the government’s continued efforts to position India as a preferred global destination. He underlined the importance of public-private partnerships, digital transformation, sustainable tourism, and international collaboration in achieving the country’s long-term tourism goals.
Interacting with the media, Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of the AAFT School of Hospitality & Tourism, said: “India’s tourism and hospitality sector is one of the strongest drivers of economic growth, employment generation, cultural exchange, and international goodwill. Initiatives like WTM Spotlight India provide an excellent platform for industry stakeholders to collaborate, innovate, and showcase India’s immense tourism potential to the world. Through the AAFT School of Hospitality & Tourism, we remain committed to developing skilled professionals who will contribute to the sustainable growth of the global travel and hospitality industry.”
The event concluded with extensive networking among industry leaders, policymakers, tourism professionals, and international stakeholders, reaffirming India’s growing prominence as a global tourism destination and highlighting the role of WTM Spotlight India in fostering new business opportunities.
