In a step to venture into the future of Indian tourism in the next decade, the finest of travel, policy, and academia congregated for the Blueprint Conclave 2025 organized by the Indian School of Hospitality.
The conclave debated urgent issues of the transformation of the industry, specifically under the header “Travel & Tourism 2035: Building India’s Next Decade.” Points of debate revolved around how changing traveller needs, digital revolution, and environmental sustainability are re-engineering the future of tourism.
The day-long event saw the participation of industry veterans including Sharad Vats of Nature Safari India, Santosh Kumar of Booking.com, Indiver Rastogi from Thomas Cook India, Rajeev Kohli of Creative Travel, Aviral Gupta of Zostel, and Dipti Mohan from HVS Research. These experts shared their perspectives on the future of tourism markets, destination management, and the role of technology in improving traveler experiences.
Some of the most featured sessions included India’s travel economy by 2035, analyzing anticipated changes in consumer demand, mobility infrastructure, and economic contribution. Another top panel discussed how branding and government policy must change to position India more securely on the world’s tourism map.
Sustainability was a recurring theme throughout the conference, and the speakers highlighted the pressing need to balance growth with conservation. Responsible tourism, community involvement, and environmentally friendly business models were cited as among the key drivers for future-proofing the industry.
Academic members highlighted the need for education to prepare future professionals to manage these evolving demands. By getting students in direct contact with industry experts through platforms such as this one, the conclave set out to nurture a generation of tourism professionals with a more practice-oriented approach.
At the end of the event, organizers published a Blueprint 2035 Summary Report, which captured insights and recommendations from across the day’s debates. The report is a guide for future conversation and policy consideration across the tourism system.
The conclave was a reminder that India’s tourism industry is on the cusp of revolutionary transformation—and the pieces of its future are already in place.