India’s Big Ideas in Travel: Are You Ready To Lead?

For years, India’s travel and hospitality industry was seen as a promising market. Now, it’s gaining global attention.

As Jeff Bezos said, “I predict that the 21st century is going to be the Indian century.” How true is that for travel?

India’s travel and hospitality industry is innovating at scale, blending heritage with modernity, technology with personalization, and sustainability with luxury.

But big ideas need big stages.

That’s where Skift India Forum and Skift IDEA Awards come together.

Big Opportunities. Bigger Challenges.

India is at a turning point. A new generation of travelers is shaping the industry. Digital transformation is accelerating. Investments are flowing in.

The world is looking at India not just as a market, but as a force of innovation.

But with growth come challenges:

• More Indians travel abroad, but global tourists aren’t returning fast enough.
• Domestic demand is strong, but sustaining it long-term is a challenge.
• Overcrowded hotspots, underdeveloped regions. Can tourism be better distributed?
• Luxury thrives, but budget-conscious travel dominates. Where’s the middle ground?
• AI is growing, but is tech replacing the human touch?
• Indian brands are expanding, but can they compete globally?

Skift India Forum is where the answers begin. Industry leaders, disruptors, and visionaries will share real insights, strategies, and solutions for what’s next.

Are You Leading the Change?

Challenges are where bold ideas thrive. The travel industry is evolving fast, and those who innovate will lead the way.

Ask yourself:

• Are you redefining travel with innovation that sets new standards?
• Is your brand using technology to enhance experiences, not just automate them?
• Have you found creative solutions to balance growth and sustainability?
• Are you pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in hospitality?

If you’re answering these questions with action, Skift IDEA Awards is where your vision gets the spotlight.

Skift IDEA Awards: Where the Boldest Ideas Take Center Stage

The Skift IDEA Awards don’t just celebrate innovation. They amplify it.

Over the years, submissions from India have steadily risen, with brands like OYO, JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa, Lohono Stays, RateGain, Antara Cruises, and more stepping up with bold ideas.

India’s presence in travel innovation is stronger than ever, and the momentum is only growing.

Now, it’s your turn to take the spotlight.

Why Now? Because Momentum Is Everything.

The world is already watching India. The shift is happening, right now.

Skift India Forum is bringing together the biggest minds in the industry, sparking the conversations that matter and setting the stage for the future.

This is your moment.

Get in the room at Skift India Forum. Then take your ideas global with the Skift IDEA Awards.

The Indian century is here. Will your brand be part of the story?