Très 2025 delivered and how! Exhilarating vibes, real-time collaborations sparked with purpose, propelling the subcontinent's authentic allure onto the world stage.

 

2000 focused meetings and more were clocked - some in doubles!. 3 networking sessions. 5 impactful Ignite Sessions that informed, debated, and unveiled more for us to explore.. This edition of Très welcomed 70+ hospitality and travel experience concepts from India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan to a highly curated audience of 65+ Overseas Operators, and 40+ niche Indian travel designers. The event also showcased its partners on the Très floors – Gujarat Tourism, represented by the Heritage Tourism Association, Madhya Pradesh Tourism, Uttar Pradesh Tourism, and Rajasthan Tourism. 

 

While the Studios were packed with teams from over 70+ destination management companies, additional travel agents and designers, the post-lunch networking sessions thrived with conversations. These weren't just casual chats. They are introductions and discussions that bond, collaborate, and ultimately lead to growth!

 

On the far end of the Studios, the Business Center buzzed with Très Ignite Sessions on both afternoons. An informative panel led by Gujarat Tourism and Heritage Tourism Association, Gujarat, featuring Dr Rajender Kumar, Secretary of Gujarat Tourism, Devasthanam Management, Civil Aviation & Pilgrimage departments, unveiled five unique and inspiring travel itineraries in Gujarat. The panel further delved into an engaging discussion with tour operators from the UK - Sian, South Asia Uncovered, and Toby Sinclair, andBeyond -one that shared perspectives, ideas, challenges, and inspiring experiences. We returned to our conversation on sustainability from the previous edition- and what followed was a bold, no-frills conversation on what real accountability looks like, through measurable sustainability, genuine community integration, and cultural conservation. This was led by representatives from each segment of the travel wheel- hotelier Ram Pratap of Mela Kothi, Lovleen Sagar of Distant Frontier (SITA), Mani Maneesh of Impact Investor, and community tourism consultant, Elisa Sampinato.

 

ARPO, a non-profit organisation undertaking groundbreaking work in Kerala, unveiled the region’s lesser-known tribal traditions, ancient lore, and cultural narratives often hidden beyond the usual lens. While craft evangelist Dr Madan Mohan, along with Sapna Bhatia, Kaner Experiences, spoke about safeguarding Rajasthan's artistic legacy, 

Giving the event an artistic flavour of the local crafts from age-old communities and tribes, Rajasthan Studio - a Très exhibiting partner- brought senior artists who showcased fascinating arts such as Rajasthani Puppet Making, Sanganer Block Printing, Sandalwood Carving, and Sea Form Carving. 

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