The FAITH Conclave 2025 is all set to take place at Taj Palace in Delhi between 12–13 August 2025. The event, to be organised under the theme ‘Indian Tourism: Invincible Spirit’ and attended by a powerful line-up of leaders, will aim to address policy bottlenecks, promote unified representation and drive growth across adventure, wellness, spiritual and rural tourism.
Surbhi Sharma
The FAITH Conclave 2025 is set to become a landmark event shaping the future of travel, tourism and hospitality in India. It will bring together senior government officials and key stakeholders from the travel and hospitality industry. The event promises strategic alignment between the central and state governments and private industry.
Unified national tourism strategy
At the heart of this year’s conclave is FAITH’s vision 2047: Growing India’s tourism economy to $3 trillion, with 100 million foreign arrivals, 20 billion domestic visits and a workforce of 200 million. “This vision aligns with the government’s target of doubling tourism’s GDP share to 10 per cent by 2047,” said Ajeet Bajaj, Vice Chairman, FAITH. He emphasised the sector’s potential to drive employment, infrastructure, heritage preservation and global engagement. Bobby KS Sawhney, Treasurer, FAITH, said, “Our main aim today is to build a global identity for Indian tourism. FAITH brings together 10 associations to create unified industry action and greater visibility on the world stage. This year, instead of inviting overseas operators, our focus is on urging the government to support us more openly. Tourism Minister has been very responsive and assured us of full support.”
India’s improved ranking in the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index, rising from 54th in 2021 to 39th in 2024, underscores its momentum. FAITH now aims to position the country in the top five global destinations by 2047.
Policy reforms through dialogue
The conclave will serve as a powerful forum for dialogue between senior government officials and industry leaders. Confirmed participants include Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Tourism Minister; Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Communication Minister; Rohan Khaunte, Tourism Minister of Goa and secretaries from the Ministry of Tourism. Leaders like Peter Albers, CEO, IndiGo;
Amitabh Kant, Former G20 Sherpa; Rajesh Magow, CEO, MakeMyTrip and Anil Chadha, MD, ITC Hotels will represent the private sector.
Top 3 policy priorities
About the policy priorities this year, Bajaj outlined — 1. Rationalisation of GST: Reduce GST incidence across the tourism value chain and allow set-offs to boost competitiveness.
2. Export industry status for inbound tourism: Position tourism as an export sector to unlock incentives and targeted promotion. 3. Centre-state alignment: Drive synergy between national and state tourism policies to avoid fragmentation and accelerate infrastructure.