The Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH) has announced its foremost policy dialogue since the pandemic—the FAITH Conclave 2025—taking place on August 12-13, 2025, at The Taj Palace, New Delhi. Under the theme “Indian Tourism: Invincible Spirit,” this pivotal event will unite significant figures from government and industry, striving to position India as a global tourism leader by 2047.
The Conclave will be chaired by Ajeet Bajaj, and co-chaired by Rajiv Mehra, engaging a wide range of stakeholders from India’s travel and hospitality sectors. Puneet Chhatwal, MD & CEO of Indian Hotels Company Ltd., serves as Chair of the FAITH Board.
“This Conclave represents a national movement. We are laying the foundation for a $3 trillion tourism economy with 100 million foreign arrivals and 20 billion domestic visits. FAITH 2025 will be the tipping point in our collective journey to Viksit Bharat through tourism,” Ajay Prakash, Vice Chair of FAITH, stated.
Discussions will address:
- Milestones towards a $3 trillion tourism economy
- Development of a pan-India tourism growth narrative
- Strategies for increasing inbound tourism to India
- Discussions on making tourism a concurrent subject in the Constitution
- Reforming GST across the tourism value chain
Confirmed Dignitaries & Thought Leaders:
- Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Hon’ble Union Minister for Tourism
- Jyotiraditya Scindia, Hon’ble Minister for DONER
- Rohan Khaunte, Hon’ble Tourism Minister of Goa
- Additional senior officials from the Ministry of Tourism and industry leaders including Puneet Chhatwal and Rajesh Magow.
