FICCI to organize 'First Edition of Travel & Tourism Excellence Awards 2019'

May 27, 2019

 

  FICCI Awards to encourage Innovation & Entrepreneurship in the sector

 

NEW DELHI, 27 May 2019: The Indian Travel and Tourism sector is one of the key growth drivers for the Indian economy. The sector not only generates one of the highest foreign exchange but is also one of the largest employment generators in the country. 

 

For last three decades, FICCI has been working relentlessly with the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and with various state government tourism departments for the overall growth of the sector. FICCI, jointly with government, has created various unique platforms to address key issues pertinent for the growth of the sector. FICCI plays an important role in recommending policy changes to the government.

 

In continuation to this, FICCI is organizing its 'First Edition of Travel and Tourism Excellence Awards 2019' on August 23, 2019 at The Lalit Hotel, New Delhi. The Awards have been conceptualized with an aim to recognize various states, organizations and individuals for their contributions towards the overall growth of the Travel & Tourism industry. This will also encourage Innovation & Entrepreneurship in the space of Travel & Tourism.

 

FICCI Travel and Tourism Excellence Awards 2019 will comprise of 46 award categories (http://www.ficcitraveltourismawards.com). Ernst & Young LLP is the knowledge partner for the awards. The winners will be selected by a panel of jury comprising key stakeholders from the Travel and Tourism sector.

 

With growth in the domestic and inbound tourism, the future looks bright for travel and tourism sector.

 

Jury Members:

 

 

1.     Mr Pronab Sarkar, President, Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO)	6. Mr Vinod Zutshi, Ex-Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
2.     Mr Kapil Kaul, CEO, South Asia, CAPA (Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation)	7. Ms Savi Munjal & Mr Vidit Taneja, Globe Trotter & Travel Bloggers
3.     Mr Mandeep Singh Soin, Founder, Eco Tourism Society of India	8. Capt. Swadesh Kumar, President, Adventure Tour Operators Association of India
4.     Mr Sunil Gupta, Former CEO, ITC Welcome Heritage Hotels	9. Mr Dilip Chenoy - Secretary General, FICCI
5.     Dr. Bhanwar Lal , Director , Department Of Tourism , Government Of Rajasthan