21st Hospitality India Annual International Travel Awards 2026 Celebrates Excellence Across Tourism and Hospitality
New Delhi: DLK Publications Pvt. Ltd., under its Hospitality India Publications banner, organised the 21st Hospitality India Annual International Travel Awards 2026 at The Suryaa Hotel, New Friends Colony, New Delhi. The prestigious annual event brought together over 300 distinguished guests from across India and abroad to recognise excellence and outstanding contributions across the tourism, travel and hospitality sectors.
The event was graced by several eminent dignitaries, including Shri Ramdas Athawale, Member of Parliament and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment; Shri K. J. Alphons, former Union Minister of State; K. K. Kaya, Chairman of Savoy Hotel, Mussoorie; Subhash Goyal, Founder Chairman of STIC Travel Group of Companies and former President of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO); Vijay Solanki, Vice President of BJP Delhi and District In-Charge for New Delhi; and Lata Gupta, President of the Delhi Commission for Women, as stated by the organisers.
The awards ceremony served as a platform to honour distinguished individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to India’s tourism, travel and hospitality industries. Alongside hotels, airlines, travel agencies and restaurants, the awards also recognised achievers from sectors such as education, real estate and healthcare, reflecting the broad impact of the hospitality ecosystem.
Over the years, the Hospitality India Annual International Travel Awards have sought to identify and acknowledge deserving professionals, organisations and industry leaders whose dedication, service standards and achievements contribute to the growth of the sector. The awards aim to encourage excellence and highlight the people and institutions helping strengthen India’s position as a global tourism destination.
The evening also featured a cultural and entertainment programme, adding to the celebratory atmosphere. The programme included a cultural presentation by Rosy Ahluwalia and a live musical performance by renowned singer and composer Shibani Kashyap. Known for popular songs such as Ho Gayi Hai Mohabbat, Sajna Aa Bhi Jaa and Zinda Hoon Main, Kashyap brought her distinctive musical style to the event, drawing on a career spanning nearly three decades.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Suneet Kalra, Managing Director, Hospitality India Publications, said, “The Hospitality India Travel Awards celebrate excellence, dedication and innovation across the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors. These prestigious awards recognise the individuals and organisations that have set new benchmarks in service, sustainability and guest experience, honouring their contribution to making India a global destination of warmth, culture and world-class hospitality.”
He further added, “We intend to draw greater attention to the Indian tourism sector and aim to place it on the global platform. The concept of this elaborate award ceremony was founded by my late father, Shri D. L. Kalra, with the vision of redefining the hospitality sector and taking it to new heights. I am carrying his dream forward and hope to make it bigger with each passing year.”
Mrs Rajni Kalra, Director, Hospitality India Publications, said, “The Hospitality India Travel Awards are among the important recognitions given by the industry to the people who make it thrive. The awards bring together the hospitality fraternity to celebrate and highlight the hard work and dedication of its partners.”
She further noted, “The Hospitality India Travel Awards have always aimed to recognise everyone who has contributed to the travel and tourism sector. We appreciate contributions made at every level, whether on a small or large scale, because every effort plays a role in strengthening the industry.”
The organisers expressed their gratitude to The Suryaa Hotel, New Friends Colony, New Delhi, for its support in hosting the event. Hospitality India Publications, a unit of DLK Publications Pvt. Ltd., also acknowledged the continued support of five-star hotels, travel agents, corporate organisations, medical professionals and media partners in making the awards a success.
Through the annual awards, Hospitality India Publications continues its endeavour to celebrate industry excellence, recognise outstanding contributions and promote India’s tourism and hospitality sectors on a wider national and international platform.
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