The World Travel & Tourism Council, India Initiative (WTTCII), the apex private sector body representing India’s travel and tourism industry, has announced the appointment of its Office Bearers for the 2026–2028 term. The appointments were confirmed by members during the WTTCII Annual General Meeting held in New Delhi.

Dr Jyotsna Suri, Chairperson & Managing Director of The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, has been appointed Chair of WTTCII for the 2026–2028 term. Vikram Madhok, Managing Director of Abercrombie & Kent, India, takes on the role of Vice Chair, while Ragini Chopra, Executive Vice President – Corporate Affairs at InterGlobe Enterprises, has been appointed Vice Chair – Advocacy. Deep Kalra, Founder & Chairman of MakeMyTrip India Pvt. Ltd., completed his term as Chair of WTTCII.

WTTCII placed on record its appreciation for Deep Kalra for his leadership as Outgoing Chair, acknowledging his role in guiding the Council through a high-intensity agenda focused on reforms, investment facilitation, competitiveness, and sustainability for India’s travel and tourism sector.

Speaking on the Council’s direction, Deep Kalra said, “WTTCII is committed to working alongside Government, at the Centre and in States, to support India’s long term tourism growth and help the sector scale responsibly as a global destination. We will work with decision makers to translate reform intent into measurable outcomes. We are delighted to welcome Airbnb and Hilton as WTTCII Members, further strengthening a broader platform across the travel ecosystem and deepening WTTCII’s capability, voice and impact.”

Sharing her vision as the newly appointed Chair, Dr Jyotsna Suri said, “With the Union Budget 2026 setting a clear direction, delivery now rests on State-level execution, where investment and visitor experience are shaped. WTTCII will work with States/UTs to improve project timelines, destination management and quality standards. Our ongoing engagement through the Goa Tourism Board and the recent MoU with the Government of Tamil Nadu reflect this commitment to on-ground implementation.”

Vikram Madhok highlighted the importance of strengthening India’s inbound tourism journey, stating, “To grow inbound tourism, India must strengthen the full journey, seamless access, stronger connectivity, sharper international marketing and better-run destinations, so we can attract high-value visitors, build year-round demand and spread benefits across regions. A key step in that direction is the new visa application platform that the Government of India is expected to commission later this year. The goal is simple, a brand promise that matches India’s visitor experience.”

Ragini Chopra emphasised the role of focused advocacy, saying, “India needs a focused, priority-market international marketing campaign and it must be matched by reliable onground delivery in States, where policy meets execution. WTTCII’s advocacy will be evidence-led and solutions-first, leveraging our diverse membership, airlines, hospitality, travel services, OTAs, PSUs and consulting expertise, to help governments adopt practical reforms and deliver measurable performance improvements for India’s travel and tourism sector.”

With the appointment of its new leadership team, WTTCII enters the 2026–2028 term with a renewed focus on collaboration with government, state-level execution, and building a stronger, more competitive, and sustainable travel and tourism ecosystem for India.