The Global Association of Events & Hospitality Professionals (GAEHP) celebrated its first anniversary in New Delhi, marking an important milestone in its journey as a growing industry association representing the travel, tourism, hospitality, and events sectors.
The anniversary networking evening witnessed participation from over 120 professionals, with members travelling from multiple regions across the country. Some attendees covered distances of nearly 1,000 kilometres, reflecting strong engagement and growing national relevance of the association within just one year of its formation.
The event was attended by several eminent industry and institutional leaders, including Mr. Subhash Goyal, Chief Patron – GAEHP and Chairman, STIC Group; Ms. Samanda, Additional Director – Tourism & Culture, FICCI; and Dr. R. K. Suman, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Tourism, along with senior stakeholders from across the industry.
Speaking on the occasion, GAEHP President Mr. Rajesh Arya said,
“Completing one year with such encouraging participation and industry support is a strong validation of GAEHP’s purpose. Our focus has been to create a collaborative and credible platform that brings professionals together across allied sectors.”
GAEHP General Secretary Mr. Pranav Bansal highlighted the association’s rapid growth, stating,
“With membership nearing 350 professionals in under a year, GAEHP has emerged as a representative platform encompassing diverse verticals such as travel, hospitality, events, and allied services.”
The networking evening provided a structured platform for industry interaction, dialogue, and relationship-building among senior decision-makers. GAEHP continues to work towards strengthening collaboration, facilitating knowledge exchange, and supporting collective growth across the events and hospitality ecosystem in India.
