HOPE 2025 | CONFERENCE AGENDA
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Venue: Taj Cidade de Goa Heritage
1430 hrs. – 1630 hrs.
Registration and High-Tea
1630 hrs. – 1900 hrs.
(By invitation only)
1900 hrs. Onwards
Welcome Drinks & Dinner hosted by Taj Cidade de Goa, IHCL & HVS ANAROCK
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Venue: Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon
0915 hrs.- 0950 hrs.
Inauguration and Welcome
0950 hrs.
Keynote Address by Ridham Desai, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley India
1010 hrs.
Topic: Global Outlook And Future Trends: 2025 And Beyond
Moderator: Mandeep S. Lamba, President & CEO, HVS ANAROCK
1. Alan Watts, President, Asia Pacific, Hilton
2. Dimitris Manikis, President for Europe, Middle East, Eurasia and Africa, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
3. Michael Grove, CEO, HotStats
4. Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific (excluding China), Marriott
International
Moderator: Mandeep S. Lamba, President & CEO, HVS ANAROCK
1. Alan Watts, President, Asia Pacific, Hilton
2. Dimitris Manikis, President for Europe, Middle East, Eurasia and Africa, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
3. Michael Grove, CEO, HotStats
4. Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific (excluding China), Marriott
International
1050 hrs.
LeaderSpeak@HOPE
Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL in conversation with
Ridham Desai, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley India
Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL in conversation with
Ridham Desai, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley India
1115 hrs.
Tea Break
1140 hrs.
LeaderSpeak @HOPE
Now It Can Be Told: Stories That Inspire. HVS ANAROCK HOPE Exclusive
Deep Kalra, Founder & Chairman, MakeMyTrip, in Conversation with Dilip Puri, Founder & Executive Chairman at Indian School of Hospitality
Now It Can Be Told: Stories That Inspire. HVS ANAROCK HOPE Exclusive
Deep Kalra, Founder & Chairman, MakeMyTrip, in Conversation with Dilip Puri, Founder & Executive Chairman at Indian School of Hospitality
1210 hrs.
LeaderSpeak@HOPE
Anthony Capuano, President & CEO, Marriott International, in conversation with Mandeep S. Lamba, President & CEO, HVS ANAROCK
Anthony Capuano, President & CEO, Marriott International, in conversation with Mandeep S. Lamba, President & CEO, HVS ANAROCK
1235 hrs.
Topic: Unlocking India’s Inbound Potential Through Data-Driven Insights
Presentation by Omri Morgenshtern, Chief Executive Officer, Agoda
Presentation by Omri Morgenshtern, Chief Executive Officer, Agoda
1255 hrs
LeaderSpeak@HOPE
Geoff Ballotti, President and CEO, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in conversation with Mandeep S. Lamba, President & CEO, HVS ANAROCK
Geoff Ballotti, President and CEO, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in conversation with Mandeep S. Lamba, President & CEO, HVS ANAROCK
1335 hrs.
Lunch
1445 hrs.
Topic: Midscale – India’s Next Growth Engine
Moderator – Rattan Keswani, Industry Stalwart & Former Deputy Managing Director Lemon Tree Hotels
1. Ashish Vohra, CEO and Founder, jüSTa Hotels & Resorts, Bookmark Resorts
2. Deepika Rao, Executive Vice President – New Businesses, Hotel Openings and Corporate Communication, IHCL
3. Jatin Khanna, Chief Executive Officer, Sarovar Hotels
4. Vikram Cotah, CEO, GRT Hotels
5. Vikram Lalvani, MD & CEO, Sterling Holiday Resorts
Moderator – Rattan Keswani, Industry Stalwart & Former Deputy Managing Director Lemon Tree Hotels
1. Ashish Vohra, CEO and Founder, jüSTa Hotels & Resorts, Bookmark Resorts
2. Deepika Rao, Executive Vice President – New Businesses, Hotel Openings and Corporate Communication, IHCL
3. Jatin Khanna, Chief Executive Officer, Sarovar Hotels
4. Vikram Cotah, CEO, GRT Hotels
5. Vikram Lalvani, MD & CEO, Sterling Holiday Resorts
1525 hrs.
Topic: With Domestic Consumption Booming, Is Anyone Even Missing The FTAs?
Moderator: Ajay K. Bakaya, Chairman, Sarovar Hotels; Director, Louvre Hotels India
1. Jyoti Mayal, Chairperson, Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC)
2. K.B. Kachru, Chairman – South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group
3. Mugdha Sinha, IAS, Director General Tourism, Government of India
4. Rajesh Magow, Co-Founder & Group CEO, MakeMyTrip
Moderator: Ajay K. Bakaya, Chairman, Sarovar Hotels; Director, Louvre Hotels India
1. Jyoti Mayal, Chairperson, Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC)
2. K.B. Kachru, Chairman – South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group
3. Mugdha Sinha, IAS, Director General Tourism, Government of India
4. Rajesh Magow, Co-Founder & Group CEO, MakeMyTrip
1605 hrs.
Topic: Luxury Travel In Focus: Trends Shaping Today’s Premium Travel
Moderator – Ragini Chopra, Group Head, Corporate Affairs, InterGlobe Enterprises
1. David Keen, Founder & CEO, QUO
2. Mary Gostelow, Global Ambassador, Travel Writer & Influencer
3. Mohit Nirula, Chief Operating Officer, The Oberoi Group
4. Puneet Dhawan, Head of Asia, Minor Hotels
Moderator – Ragini Chopra, Group Head, Corporate Affairs, InterGlobe Enterprises
1. David Keen, Founder & CEO, QUO
2. Mary Gostelow, Global Ambassador, Travel Writer & Influencer
3. Mohit Nirula, Chief Operating Officer, The Oberoi Group
4. Puneet Dhawan, Head of Asia, Minor Hotels
1645 hrs
Tea Break
1655 hrs.
Topic: Have Hotel Performances Finally Come Of Age for The Long Term Or Is This a Bubble Waiting to Burst?
Moderator: Anuj Puri, Chairman ANAROCK
1. Atul Chordia, Chairman – Panchshil Realty
2. Jitu Virwani, Chairman and Managing Director, Embassy Group
Moderator: Anuj Puri, Chairman ANAROCK
1. Atul Chordia, Chairman – Panchshil Realty
2. Jitu Virwani, Chairman and Managing Director, Embassy Group
1730 hrs.
Topic: The Patu Perspective: Unfiltered & Unplugged
Patanjali (Patu) G. Keswani, Chairman & Managing Director, Lemon Tree Hotels in conversation with Vikramjit Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, ALIVAA Hotels & Resorts
Patanjali (Patu) G. Keswani, Chairman & Managing Director, Lemon Tree Hotels in conversation with Vikramjit Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, ALIVAA Hotels & Resorts
1755 hrs
LeaderSpeak @HOPE
Larry Cuculic, President & CEO, BWH Hotels,
in conversation with Mandeep S. Lamba, President & CEO, HVS ANAROCK
Larry Cuculic, President & CEO, BWH Hotels,
in conversation with Mandeep S. Lamba, President & CEO, HVS ANAROCK
1815 hrs
Partner Spotlight
1825 hrs.
Topic: Is India The Next China?
Moderator: Akash Datta, President, Consulting & Valuation, HVS ANAROCK
1. Clarence Tan, Senior Vice President Development, Asia Pacific, Hilton
2. Omar Romero, Chief Development and Luxury Officer, Minor Hotels
3. Serena Lim, Chief Growth Officer, The Ascott Ltd.
4. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL
Moderator: Akash Datta, President, Consulting & Valuation, HVS ANAROCK
1. Clarence Tan, Senior Vice President Development, Asia Pacific, Hilton
2. Omar Romero, Chief Development and Luxury Officer, Minor Hotels
3. Serena Lim, Chief Growth Officer, The Ascott Ltd.
4. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL
1900 hrs.
Topic: New Generation Of Hotels For A New Generation
Presentation by Harold Coenders, Partner, Chief Strategy Officer RE, Colliers Netherlands
Presentation by Harold Coenders, Partner, Chief Strategy Officer RE, Colliers Netherlands
1925 hrs.
Drinks & Dinner hosted by HVS ANAROCK
Friday, February 28, 2025
Venue: Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon
0800 hrs. – 0930 hrs.
EDGE Masterclass on Reimagining Hospitality: AI-Driven Innovations in Hotel Service Operations, hosted by Dr. Recep Karaburun, Clinical Associate
Professor of Hospitality and Tourism, NYU (By Invitation Only)
0930 hrs.
Topic: Branded Segment: The Next Big Opportunity!
Presentation by Akash Datta, President, Consulting & Valuation, HVS ANAROCK
Presentation by Akash Datta, President, Consulting & Valuation, HVS ANAROCK
0945 hrs.
Topic: India’s Hospitality Boom: Is It Sustainable?
Moderator: Nikhil Sharma, Managing Director and Area Senior Vice President, Radisson Hotel Group South Asia
1. Rahul Pandit, Managing Director & CEO, Advent Hotels International Limited
2. Samir MC, Managing Director, Fortune Park Hotels Ltd, Director, Maharaja Heritage Resort Ltd.
3. Vikramjit Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, ALIVAA Hotels & Resorts
Moderator: Nikhil Sharma, Managing Director and Area Senior Vice President, Radisson Hotel Group South Asia
1. Rahul Pandit, Managing Director & CEO, Advent Hotels International Limited
2. Samir MC, Managing Director, Fortune Park Hotels Ltd, Director, Maharaja Heritage Resort Ltd.
3. Vikramjit Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, ALIVAA Hotels & Resorts
1020 hrs.
Topic: Beyond the Suite Spot: AI as Hospitality’s Ultimate Differentiator
Presentation by CP Gurnani, Co-Founder and Executive Vice
Chairman, AIonOS, Chairman, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India
Limited
Presentation by CP Gurnani, Co-Founder and Executive Vice
Chairman, AIonOS, Chairman, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India
Limited
1040 hrs.
Topic: Money, Money Everywhere, Not Enough To Buy!
Moderator: Anuj Puri, Chairman, ANAROCK
1. Anoop Bali, Managing Director, Tourism Finance Corporation of India Limited
2. Ashish Jakhanwala, Chairman, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, SAMHI Hotels
3. Sanjay Sethi, Managing Director & CEO, Chalet Hotels
Moderator: Anuj Puri, Chairman, ANAROCK
1. Anoop Bali, Managing Director, Tourism Finance Corporation of India Limited
2. Ashish Jakhanwala, Chairman, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, SAMHI Hotels
3. Sanjay Sethi, Managing Director & CEO, Chalet Hotels
1120 hrs.
Room to Grow? Exploring the Dynamics of India’s Hotel Market
Matthew Burke, Regional Director, Asia Pacific ex. China, STR
Matthew Burke, Regional Director, Asia Pacific ex. China, STR
1135 hrs.
Tea Break
1155 hrs.
Topic: The Growth Of India’s Hospitality Sector: Are We Living The Dream?
Moderator – Akash Datta, President, Consulting & Valuation, HVS ANAROCK
1. Nikhil Sharma, Managing Director and Area Senior Vice President, Radisson Hotel Group, South Asia
2. Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG
3. Sunjae Sharma, Managing Director, India & Southwest Asia, Hyatt
4. Vijay Dewan, Managing Director, Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels
5. Zubin Saxena, SVP & Regional Head South Asia, Hilton
1235 hrs.
Showtime@HOPE. HVS ANAROCK HOPE Exclusive
Boman Irani Live Performance
Boman Irani Live Performance
1315 hrs.
#HASHTAG Awards
1415 hrs.
Closing of HOPE 2025
1430 hrs.
Lunch