The evening featured a masterclass on scaling up by industry thought leader Sudhir Patil, Founder of Veena World.
The TAFI Stakeholders Showcase 2025, hosted by TAFI Western India Chapter, brought together over 160 travel professionals from Mumbai & Pune and 13 top brands from across the travel and tourism ecosystem.
The evening began with Jay Kantawala, Chairman, delivering a warm welcome to members and dignitaries, setting the tone for an engaging and insightful event. Arun Iyer, Secretary formalized the agenda and invited key partners to the stage.
A special highlight was the presentation by Sharad Gowani, Head – West & South India, VFS Global, along with Anahita Avari, Head Sales South Asia, unveiling new value-added propositions exclusively for TAFI members. This was followed by a masterclass on scaling up by industry thought leader Sudhir Patil, Founder of Veena World, who shared proven strategies and best practices for sustainable growth.
Ajay Prakash, President, TAFI addressed the gathering, appreciating the energy in the room and echoing Committee member Satbir Narula’s call to adapt to evolving industry trends. He also extended a warm invitation to young professionals to become part of the dynamic TAFI community.
The event is said to see an enthusiastic participation from top-tier hotels, DMCs, consolidators, travel tech innovators, and insurance companies, creating immense networking and business opportunities. The evening was rounded off with a vibrant entertainment program, cocktails, and dinner. Attendees were also treated to raffle draws, with prizes ranging from free airline tickets and luxury hotel stays to exclusive hampers.