October 4-6, International Exhibition Convention Centre (IECC) , Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India
Wed, Oct 4
0830-1700
Buyer/Seller/Media Delegate Registrations
Venue: Hall 14, Ground Fl.
0800-1200
Complimentary Half-day City Tour
Note: Pick up/drop off at each official hotel
Please standby in the hotel lobby at 7.45 am
0930-1300
PTM Forum - Where Responsibility Meets Opportunity
Venue: Hall 14, Ground Fl.
*Complimentary for PTM delegates. For non-PTM delegates, Registration fee: USD50 per person for forum delegate. The registration fee includes participation in forum sessions on October 4th only (excluding the Social Programme). Register now. To join combo package with both Forum (Oct 4) & Trade Visitor (Oct 6), the combo price is USD75
Opening Keynote - Where Responsibility Meets Opportunity
Driving Change: Sustainability in MICE Tourism
Increasing Sustainability in the Tourism Supply Chain Through Standards and Certification
Waste Management in Tourism: The Challenges and Best Practices Towards Food and Plastic Waste Reduction
Bridging the Gender Gap for Community Empowerment and Sustainability
Preservation of Cultural Heritage Sites: Leveraging the Benefits of Responsible Tourism
Travel Industry Trends
Weddings & Wanderlust: The Impact of the Indian Wedding Industry on Travel and Tourism
Examining Aviation's Path in India and its Impact on Travel and Tourism
How India Travels
AI and the Future of Tourism
1230-1400
Delegate Lunch (On own delegates)
PTM 2023 Inauguration Ceremony & Welcome Reception hosted by Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India
Venue: Convention Hall, Ashok Hotel
Dress code: Business Attire or National Costume
Transportation from official hotels to Venue/back to be provided
1900-2130
Seller-meet-Buyer Open Hall Session
Venue: PTM Network Lounge, Hall 14, Ground Fl.
1000-1020 PTM2023 Ribbon Cutting
Foyer, Hall 14
1020-1115 PTM2023 VIP Tour
1115-1215 PATA and PTM 2023 Host
Destination Media Briefing
Venue: Hall 14, Ground Fl.
Thu, Oct 5
0915-1000
1000-1230
PTM2023 Business Session 1 (7 appointments plus a Coffee Break)
Venue: Hall 14, Ground Fl.
1000-1015 Appointment 1
1020-1035 Appointment 2
1040-1055 Appointment 3
1055-1115 All Delegates Coffee Break hosted by Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH)
Venue: PTM Network Lounge, Hall 14, Ground Fl.
1115-1130 Appointment 4
1135-1150 Appointment 5
1155-1210 Appointment 6
1215-1230 Appointment 7
PATA Gold Awards Lunch and Award Presentation hosted by Macao Government Tourism Office
Venue: Hall 14, Ground Fl.
1230-1400
PATA Youth Symposium
Venue: Hall 14, Ground Fl.
1500-1800
PTM2023 Business Session 2 (8 appointments plus a Coffee Break)
Venue: Hall 14, Ground Fl.
1400-1415 Appointment 8
1420-1435 Appointment 9
1440-1455 Appointment 10
1500-1515 Appointment 11
1515-1535 All Delegates Coffee Break hosted by Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH)
Venue: PTM Network Lounge, Hall 14, Ground Fl.
1535-1550 Appointment 12
1555-1610 Appointment 13
1615-1630 Appointment 14
1635-1650 Appointment 15
1400-1650
Fri, Oct 6
0930-1700
Trade Visitors Walk Around
Venue: Hall 14, Ground Fl.
Registration fee: USD50 per person for trade visitor. The fee covers participation in the Travel Mart sessions only on October 6th, excluding the Social Programme. Register now. To join combo package with both Forum (Oct 4) & Trade Visitor (Oct 6), the combo price is USD75
0915-1000
Open Hall Session
Venue: Hall 14, Ground Fl.
PTM2023 Business Session 3 (7 appointments plus a Coffee Break)
Venue: Hall 14, Ground Fl.
1000-1015 Appointment 16
1020-1035 Appointment 17
1040-1055 Appointment 18
1055-1115 All Delegates Coffee Break
Venue: PTM Network Lounge, Hall 14, Ground Fl.
1115-1130 Appointment 19
1135-1150 Appointment 20
1155-1210 Appointment 21
1215-1230 Appointment 22
1000-1230
1230-1400
Delegate lunch (On Own delegates)
PTM2023 Business Session 4 (8 appointments plus a Coffee Break)
Venue: Hall 14, Ground Fl.
1400-1415 Appointment 23
1420-1435 Appointment 24
1440-1455 Appointment 25
1500-1515 Appointment 26
1515-1535 All Delegates Coffee Break
Venue: PTM Network Lounge, Hall 14, Ground Fl.
1535-1550 Appointment 27
1555-1610 Appointment 28
1615-1630 Appointment 29
1635-1650 Appointment 30
1400-1650
PATA Youth Symposium: Mentorship Session (By Invitation Only)
Venue: Hall 14, Ground Fl.
1500-1600
At Leisure
Evening
PTM Forum
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
0900-1300: PTM Forum - Where Responsibility Meets Opportunity
Venue: Hall 14, Ground Fl.
Welcome by Master of Ceremonies
A brief call to attention and formal welcome of all participants.
0900-0905
Paul Pruangkarn
Chief of Staff, PATA
Opening Keynote - Where Responsibility Meets Opportunity
The keynote speaker will set the stage for the conference, delivering an insightful presentation at the event. The speaker will dive into the dynamic landscape of global sustainability trends, shedding light on how responsible practices are shaping industries worldwide. Moreover, the speakers will illuminate the vast opportunities that sustainability offers, driving economic growth, innovation and prosperity. The speaker will also spotlight India's leading role in sustainability, showcasing the nation's latest initiatives in addressing pressing environmental challenges. The speaker will underscore the power of collective action in driving sustainable change and will inspire responsible leadership through success stories and best practices.
0905-0915
Peter Semone
Chair, PATA
Driving Change: Sustainability in MICE Tourism
In the inaugural panel, the esteemed speakers will engage in a comprehensive dialogue on strategies aimed at enhancing sustainability within MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) tourism. The discussion will encompass multifaceted approaches, from ethical sourcing practices to waste reduction measures, as well as resource-efficient venue management. Additionally, the panelists will delve into the promotion of responsible travel options and the latest MICE destinations, emphasizing the importance of making eco-conscious choices in the MICE sector. This session promises to be an illuminating exploration of sustainable practices that align with the overarching goals of our event.
0915-1000
Moderator:
Aashish Gupta
Consulting CEO, FAITH
Panellists:
Supawan Teerarat
Senior Vice President, MICE Capability and Innovation, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB)
Noredah Othman CEO, Sabah Tourism Board
Jyothi Varma
Consultant for Travel Related Services Online And Offline
Amaresh Tiwari
Vice Chairman, Indian Convention Promotion Bureau
Increasing Sustainability in the Tourism Supply Chain Through Standards and Certification
Increasingly, tour operators are being required to show evidence of sustainable and socially responsible practices, deeper into their supply chains, from partner accommodations, transportation and activity providers. The diversity of sectors, scales and capacities makes raising standards a formidable task. Using a project case study, the speaker will share practical experiences and lessons learned supporting tourism businesses in Thailand to reach common standards of sustainability, and ensure the long-term success of these measures.
The Travel for LiFE certification, a measure rooted in internationally benchmarked standards tailored to the Indian context. The certification, a cornerstone of the National Strategy for Sustainable Tourism, serves as a guiding framework for tourism service providers, fostering sustainable and resilient tourism practices for tourism service providers. It will gain insights into the future of sustainable tourism and its impact on the industry's supply chain.
Speakers:
1000-1020
Peter Richards
Project Manager, Tourlink SwitchAsia Programme
Prof. Monika Prakash
Nodal Officer, Central Nodal Agency – Sustainable Tourism
Waste Management in Tourism: The Challenges and Best Practices Towards Food and Plastic Waste Reduction
Food waste and plastic waste, especially single-use plastics, are amongst the most prevalent issues faced by the tourism and hospitality industries. Continuing the conversation of the previous session, the speaker will give a 10-minute presentation on how common standards can effectively guide tourism businesses towards waste reduction and more sustainable production and consumption practices.
This is followed by the announcement of the winners of PATA's Waste-Free Champion Awards 2023, an award created to showcase the best practices towards food and plastic reduction in the Thai tourism industry.The Food Waste-Free Champion and Plastic Waste-Free Champion will both present their programmes as a best practice case study to inspire others to follow in their footsteps.
1020-1040
Pavnesh Kumar
Sustainability & Social Responsibility Programme Head, PATA
Alisara Sivayathorn
CEO, Sivatel Bangkok Hotel
Kanokwan Homcha-aim
Cluster Naturalist, Anantara Layan Phuket Resort
Bridging the Gender Gap for Community Empowerment and Sustainability
Women make up the majority of the tourism work force in most regions of the world. However, they also tend to have the lowest paid and lowest status jobs in the industry. In this session, the speakers will discuss how women empowerment and entrepreneurship in tourism is essential to building more resilient communities as well as socio-culturally and economically sustainable destinations. They will bring specific challenges and opportunities for Asia Pacific tourism.
1040-1115
Moderator:
Prof. Veena Sikri
Convenor, South Asia Women's Network
Panellists:
Shradha Shrestha
National Program Coordinator, Sustainable Tourism Livelihood Recovery Project
Dr Manoj Kumar Singh
Nodal Officer, Responsible Tourism Madhya Pradesh
Preservation of Cultural Heritage Sites: Leveraging the Benefits of Responsible Tourism
Many cultural heritage sites rely on tourism revenue for conservation; at the same time, unmanaged tourism and overcrowding can create several negative impacts in both the site and its surrounding communities. A delicate balance must be achieved in order to safeguard cultural heritage assets, meet tourism demand, empower residents and foster local economic growth. This panel discussion will address how sustainable, responsible tourism can create this balance, and which strategies are needed to get there.
1115-1153
Moderator:
Pavnesh Kumar
Sustainability & Social Responsibility Programme Head, PATA
Panellists:
Dr Shikha Jain
Founder Director, DRONAH
Sachin Bansal
Founders - India City Walks
Sangeetha Liyanapathirana
Manager - Health, Hygiene and Sustainability at Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts., and 2023 PATA Face of the Future
The Growth of the Indian Tourism Industry
In this presentation, we delve into the significant role played by the Federation Of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH) in fostering the growth of the Indian Tourism Industry. As the apex body representing a diverse range of stakeholders, FAITH has actively collaborated with both Central and State Governments to shape critical policies and strategies. Their contributions include facilitating the implementation of E-Visa, formulating GST strategies, promoting public-private partnerships for heritage monuments, influencing regional connectivity through the Udaan policy, shaping components of the Foreign Trade Policy, engaging in Union Budget discussions, participating in trade bloc negotiations, and actively contributing to state tourism policies, national initiatives, NITI Aayog's vision document, and cruise tourism policy. FAITH's pivotal role underscores the importance of private sector collaboration in the growth and development of India's vibrant tourism and hospitality sector.
Speaker:
1153-1200
Aashish Gupta
Consulting CEO, FAITH
Travel Industry Trends
The speaker will examine today’s modern traveler, unveiling shifts in preferences, technological integrations, and sustainable practices, by delving into emerging concepts that redefine the travel experience, from experiential travel to digital nomadism. This presentation will illuminate the path forward, offering a panoramic view of opportunities for businesses to adapt and flourish in a rapidly changing travel ecosystem.
Speaker:
1200-1210
R B Santosh Kumar Vice President & Head Government Engagement, South Asia, Mastercard
Weddings & Wanderlust: The Impact of the Indian Wedding Industry on Travel and Tourism
The Indian Wedding Industry holds a pivotal role within the travel and tourism sector, serving as a cultural and economic cornerstone. This presentation explores how the grandeur and diversity of Indian weddings have transformed them into a magnet for global travelers. With its rich tapestry of traditions, rituals, and opulent celebrations, the Indian wedding experience not only attracts destination wedding enthusiasts but also fosters international collaborations in the hospitality and event planning sectors. By examining the symbiotic relationship between the Indian Wedding Industry and tourism, this presentation underscores how this vibrant sector contributes significantly to the nation's economic growth and global cultural exchange, making it a compelling force within the broader travel and tourism landscape.
Speaker:
1210-1217
Rajeev Jain
Founder and Managing Director, Rashi Entertainment
Examining Aviation's Path in India and its Impact on Travel and Tourism
The speaker will cover a wide range of topics, including the current challenges faced by the aviation industry such as regulatory obstacles and post-pandemic recovery, and how these challenges impact the travel and tourism sector. Additionally, the speaker will explore groundbreaking aviation technologies that could reshape travel experiences, along with an analysis of economic factors and market trends influencing air travel costs, accessibility, and demand, thereby shaping the future of tourism
Speaker:
1217-1224
Tara Naidu
Chief of Commercial, Air India Express
How India Travels
This presentation will delve into the unique travel patterns and preferences of Indian travelers. It will explore the evolving travel landscape, including the rise of domestic tourism, changing preferences for international destinations, and the role of technology in shaping travel behaviors. The presentation will highlight opportunities for businesses and destinations to cater to the diverse needs of Indian travelers.
1224-1231
Santosh Kumar
Country Head - Indian Subcontinet & Indonesia, Booking.com
AI and the Future of Tourism
The panel discussion will focus on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the travel and tourism sector. Panelists will share insights on how AI is enhancing customer experiences, from personalized recommendations to chatbots and virtual assistants. They will also discuss the ethical and privacy considerations associated with the use of AI in collecting and analyzing traveler data. The discussion aims to shed light on the vast opportunities AI presents for streamlining operations, understanding customer preferences, and improving overall travel experiences.
1231-1255
Wipawadee Niyomthai
Senior Manager, TCEB
Moderator:
Speaker:
Bharat Nagpal
Enterprise Sales Director, Adara, A RateGain Company
Sriram Gopalswamy
Vice President, Site Reliability Engineering & MD, Sabre Bengaluru
Sponsors
PATA Travel Mart 2023 is proudly supported by:
Destination Partners
Official Carrier
Event Supporter
Event Tech Partners
Youth Sponsors
Official Publication
Premier Media Partner
Coffee Break Sponsors on October 5
Coffee Break Sponsor on October 6
Supporting Media Partners
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