OTOAI announces new leadership team for the term 2024-2026

OTOAI announces new leadership team for the term 2024-2026

The Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) successfully concluded its elections on 5th December 2024, marking the end of the 2022-2024 term. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the outgoing OTOAI team for their remarkable contributions, which included hosting impactful events, forming strategic collaborations, and signing numerous MOUs that enhanced the association’s footprint.

Now, as we embark on a new chapter, we are excited to introduce a new, energetic team of OTOAI.

A new team has taken over the reigns at OTOAI.

Newly Elected Working Committee Members

  • President: Himanshu Kesari Patil, Kesari Tours and Travels
  • Vice President: Shravan Bhalla, High Flyer
  • General Secretary: Sidharth Khanna, Khanna Enterprises (Regd.)
  • Joint Secretary: Monia Kapoor, Travel O Holidays
  • Treasurer: Gurdeep Singh Gujral, Gujral Tours and Travels

This new leadership team is poised to lead OTOAI with vision, dynamism, and a commitment to fostering growth in the outbound tourism sector.

Election Oversight

The election process was managed with utmost fairness and transparency by Sanjay Datta, Managing Director of Airborne Holiday, who served as the Election Officer for the OTOAI elections. His expertise ensured smooth proceedings and successful outcomes.

Executive Committee Members

To strengthen the governance structure, the Executive Committee (EC) comprises both retained and nominated members, ensuring a diverse and capable team. The EC members for the term 2024-2026 include:

  • Riaz Munshi, N. Chirag Travels Pvt. Ltd.
  • Adl Abdul Karim, Flycreative Online
  • Ankush Nijhawan, Travel Boutique A Unit of Lap Travels Pvt. Ltd.
  • Rohit Shorey, Destination Travel Services Pvt. Ltd.
  • Vineet Gopal, Engee Holidays
  • Vinayak Laud, Vinaayak Holidays

Looking Ahead

The new team is set to assume their responsibilities effective 6th December 2024. With a renewed focus on innovation, collaboration, and member engagement, the 2024-2026 team is dedicated to advancing the interests of OTOAI and its members while promoting outbound tourism on a national and international scale.

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