FAITH Elects New Office Bearers for 2024-2026 Term
New Delhi, [Date]: The Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH) has officially announced its newly elected Office Bearers for the term 2024-2026. The elections, which concluded recently, witnessed the unanimous selection of key industry leaders who will drive FAITH's mission of fostering growth and excellence in India's tourism and hospitality sectors.
Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, representing the Hotel Association of India (HAI), has been elected unopposed as the new Chairman of FAITH. Mr. Chhatwal, the Managing Director and CEO of Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), is renowned for his visionary leadership in the hospitality industry and is expected to bring strategic direction to the federation.
Supporting him as Vice Chairmen are two distinguished leaders:
- Mr. Ajeet Bajaj, representing the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI), known for his contributions to the adventure tourism sector.
- Mr. Ajay Prakash, representing the Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI), a stalwart in travel agency operations and advocacy.
The position of General Secretary has been entrusted to Mr. Rajiv Mehra of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), who brings extensive experience in tour operations and industry coordination. Additionally, Mr. Kanwarjit Singh Sawhney of the Indian Tourist Transporters Association (ITTA) has been elected as Treasurer, tasked with overseeing the financial management of the federation.
New FAITH Office Bearers 2024-2026
| Position |
Elected Candidate |
Association |
| Chairman |
Mr. Puneet Chhatwal |
Hotel Association of India (HAI) |
| Vice Chairman (i) |
Mr. Ajeet Bajaj |
Adventure Tour Operators Association of India |
| Vice Chairman (ii) |
Mr. Ajay Prakash |
Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) |
| General Secretary |
Mr. Rajiv Mehra |
Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) |
| Treasurer |
Mr. Kanwarjit Singh Sawhney |
Indian Tourist Transporters Association (ITTA) |
The newly elected leadership team reflects a dynamic mix of experience and expertise from various segments of the tourism and hospitality industry. Their collective vision aims to enhance collaboration, promote India as a global tourist destination, and address industry challenges through advocacy, policy recommendations, and strategic initiatives.
Incredible Life Academy™ (ILA), a key player in the skilling and tourism education ecosystem, welcomes this leadership transition and recognizes the importance of such collaborative efforts in driving the tourism and hospitality sectors forward. At Incredible Life Academy™, the focus remains on empowering future tourism professionals through skill development, innovative training programs, and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset.
FAITH, as the apex body of tourism and hospitality associations, continues to play a crucial role in representing the industry's interests at national and international levels. With this new leadership, stakeholders anticipate innovative solutions and a renewed focus on growth and sustainability in the post-pandemic era.
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