Agency in Focus

With more than two decades’ experience across aviation, tourism representation and travel management, Rasika Mathur, founder and director of RAS Travels, shares her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of building a travel business, advice for aspiring women entrepreneurs, and her growth roadmap for the coming years

Founder and chief of guest experience at Travel Twist, Harjit Singh, outlines how the company is expanding its bespoke offerings, tapping into the rise of shorthaul getaways, wellness travel and multigenerational trips, while navigating geopolitical uncertainties and a changing competitive landscape

As travellers increasingly seek authentic cultural experiences and meaningful journeys, K Vijay Mohan, managing director of Andhra Pradesh-based Holiday World, is tapping emerging opportunities through tribal immersion programmes and a focus on Buddhist tourism – he outlines his expansion strategy, market priorities and outlook for tourism growth in the state

As Indian outbound tourism demand rises, DMCBazaar is strengthening its B2B travel offerings with live inventory and expanding global partnerships, says Varun Sarda, co-founder of DMCBazaar by OneAbove

From an era of paperwork, foreign exchange restrictions and manually issued air tickets to today's technology-driven travel industry, Subhash Goyal, chairman of STIC Travel & Air Charter Group, has witnessed India's travel sector evolve over more than five decades and shares his views on the reforms needed to accelerate inbound tourism and the changing preferences of Indian travellers

Latika Bolar, chief business officer – corporate travel, Ebix Travels shares her insights on evolving corporate travel trends, growing importance of technology and travel risk management and rise of non-metro cities as business hubs

Poonam Kelwani, CEO of Gujju Tours, is positioning the company as a leading player in India’s B2C travel market. With curated group tours, personalised holidays and value-driven itineraries, the company is investing in digital tools to boost customer engagement and efficiency. Kelwani discusses the latest developments, outbound trends, and the company’s growth roadmap

Hari Ganapathy, co-founder of Pickyourtrail, discusses the company’s plans to expand its offline stores to build consumer confidence and reach deeper into India’s non-metro markets, as well as the evolving trends in outbound and domestic travel

Tamarind Global is expanding its offerings and tapping into emerging markets. Its managing partner, Louis D'Souza, discusses the latest developments in inbound tourism, corporate travel, and the company’s vision for the future

Chirag Agarwal, co-founder of TravClan, shares how the B2B travel platform is investing in AI, expanding into Europe and supporting travel agents amid shifting outbound travel trends and geopolitical uncertainty