Strengthening its national presence and continuing its mission to empower professionals in the events and hospitality industry, the Global Association of Events & Hospitality Professionals (GAEHP) officially launched its Rajasthan Chapter in Jaipur. The event marked a significant milestone for GAEHP’s pan-India expansion, bringing together key leaders and stakeholders from across the country to celebrate the association’s growing footprint.
The launch ceremony was attended by eminent dignitaries and national representatives of GAEHP, including Mr. P. P. Khanna, National Advisor – Domestic; Mr. Rajesh Arya, President; Ms. Shishta Sharma, Vice President; Mr. Pranav Bansal, General Secretary; and Mr. Harjinder Singh, Head of Strategy & Outreach. The newly formed chapter will be led by Mr. Hem Singh of The Rajasthan Holidays as the Chapter Chairman – Rajasthan, with Mr. Mahender Singh of K K Holidays serving as the Chapter Advisor – Rajasthan.
In his address, Mr. Rajesh Arya emphasized the importance of Rajasthan in India’s tourism and events landscape, stating, “Rajasthan holds a special place in India’s tourism and events industry. With this new chapter, we aim to bring our members in the region closer to national-level opportunities, resources, and recognition.”
Echoing this sentiment, Mr. Pranav Bansal added, “We are building a movement a pan-India network where professionals come together to learn, engage, assess, and promote. Rajasthan’s addition to our fold is another strong step in that direction.”
The Rajasthan Chapter aims to foster collaboration among local stakeholders, provide industry-specific learning and training, support professional development, and highlight the region’s unique tourism strengths.
GAEHP continues to grow with active chapters already established in Punjab (led by Mr. Rahul Kalra, Bhagwati Travelz), Haryana (Mr. Gulshan Banga, Perfect Travels Hub), Kerala (Mr. Riyaz, Spiceland Holidays and Entertainments Pvt. Ltd), and Gujarat (Mr. Pratik Bhatt, Royal Tern Hospitality Management).
At the core of GAEHP’s national initiatives is its LEAP program Learn, Engage, Assess, Promote which drives value through curated tours, skill-building workshops, networking sessions, and mentorship programs designed to empower hospitality and events professionals across India.
With the successful inauguration of its Rajasthan Chapter, GAEHP reinforces its vision of building a robust, interconnected, and future-ready community of hospitality and event leaders throughout the country.
