The ICONIC Tourism Summit 2025, organised by Redhat Communications in collaboration with TV9 Network, was successfully held at ITC Maurya, New Delhi. The full-day event brought together distinguished policymakers, diplomats, industry leaders, innovators, and cultural ambassadors to discuss India’s tourism future and celebrate excellence at the prestigious ICONIC Awards 2025.

The morning conclave, themed “Innovation, Transformation, and Impact”, featured insightful sessions including “Influencing Itineraries: The Content Engine for Tourism Today,” “Dekho Apna Desh,” and “Creating Iconic Tourism Experiences.” Eminent speakers included Niharika Rai, IAS, Secretary & Commissioner Tourism, Government of Delhi; Rajesh Magow, Co-Founder & Group CEO, MakeMyTrip; Mugdha Sinha, Managing Director, ITDC; Shriji Huzur Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, King of Udaipur; Sandeep Dwivedi, Managing Director – India & Subcontinent, Amadeus; Anshul Sethi, Head of Sales – India, Indigo; and Yummi Talwar, CEO – South Asia, VFS Global.

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Culture, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest of the grand ICONIC Awards ceremony, where renowned brands and individuals were felicitated for their excellence and contributions. The evening featured an insightful panel discussion with distinguished speakers, including Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Culture, Amitabh Kant, Former CEO of NITI Aayog & G20 Sherpa; Jyotsna Suri (Chairman & MD, Lalit Hospitality Group), Ishika Taneja (Spiritual Leader & Miss World Tourism India 2018), Manoj Adlakha (Founder & CEO, RedBeryl Lifestyle Services), Suman Billa (Additional Secretary & Director General, Ministry of Tourism), Sandeep Marwah (Chancellor, AAFT)
Several prominent guests, including many ambassadors and dignitaries, attended the iconic event and honoured the occasion with their esteemed presence, such as H.E. Mary F.M. Mutuku (Kenya), H.E. Prof. Anil Sooklal (South Africa), H.E. Kamel Zayed Kamel Galal (Egypt), H.E. Aliki Koutsomitopoulou (Greece), H.E. Sinisa Pavic (Serbia), H.E. Lalatiana Accouche (Seychelles), H.E. Reuben Gauci (Malta), and other international dignitaries.

Eminent Jury for the awards included Vinod Kumar Duggal (Former Governor of Manipur & Mizoram), Shazia Ilmi (National Spokesperson, BJP), Rajiv Talwar (Former CEO & Chairman, DLF), Parineeta Sethi (Chief Editor, Global Spa India, Middle East & Peaklife), Nakul Anand (Former Executive Director, ITC Limited), Madhu Jain (Craft Revivalist), Kapil Kaul (CEO & Director, CAPA South Asia), Jacob Mathew (Co-ordinating Editor, TV9), Dilip Cherian (Founder, Perfect Relations), Balbir Mayal (Director, New Airways Pvt Ltd), Ashwani Lohani (Former Chairman, Railway Board & Air India), and Arvind Singh (Former Secretary of Tourism & Chairman, AAI).

Key Quotes:
Mr. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister: “Tourism is one of the strongest pillars of India’s growth story, and forums like ICONIC 2025 are vital in shaping its future. I would like to appreciate Mrs. Jyoti Mayal for her consistent efforts and leadership in taking the tourism industry forward and creating opportunities for its sustainable development.”

Mr. Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa: “India stands at the cusp of a tourism revolution driven by sustainability, digitalisation, and inclusivity. Platforms like ICONIC 2025 are vital in building a roadmap for a globally competitive tourism sector.”

Ms. Mugdha Sinha, MD, ITDC: “Tourism today is not just about destinations, but about creating meaningful journeys that enrich communities and cultures. Recognitions like ICONIC 2025 motivate us to innovate further and make India a global benchmark in hospitality.”

Mr. Suman Billa, IAS, Ministry of Tourism: “India has immense potential to become one of the world’s most preferred tourism hubs. Events such as ICONIC 2025 highlight the visionaries who are working tirelessly to strengthen the sector.”

Ms. Jyoti Mayal, CEO of Redhat Communications & Chairperson, Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council: “ICONIC 2025 is not just an event, it is a collective movement that brings together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to shape the future of tourism and hospitality.”

Echoing the sentiment, Raktim Das, Chief Growth Officer, TV9 Network, added:
“We are proud to partner with Red Hat Communications for ICONIC 2025. At TV9, we believe in amplifying powerful narratives, and this summit exemplifies the spirit of innovation and collaboration in the tourism sector.”

ICONIC 2025 showcased India’s most influential platform, featuring insightful morning sessions and culminating in a grand awards celebration in the evening. This event brings together ideas and opportunities, recognising excellence on a global stage.

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