Starting off their series of member meets this year, the OTOAI Managing Committee visited Kolkata and Mumbai to meet their members. It was in collaboration with myPartner By Make My Trip that saw an impressive turnout of travel agents and industry stakeholders. Addressing the gathering, Himanshu Kesari Patil, President, OTOAI, spoke about the association’s continued commitment to fostering meaningful engagement and creating opportunities for its members. He emphasized that such platforms play a crucial role in encouraging dialogue, innovation, and long-term collaboration within the travel fraternity.
With over 17 years of experience in the B2B travel and hospitality sector, she brings deep insight into travel trade dynamics, industry challenges and market developments. She holds an MA in English Literature and a Diploma in Journalism from the Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai, which underpin her strong editorial expertise. An avid nature enthusiast, she prefers outdoor and adventure-led travel, including hiking and trekking.

