HOPE 2025 | CONFERENCE AGENDA
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Venue: Taj Cidade de Goa Heritage
1530 hrs. – 1630 hrs.
Registration and High-Tea
1630 hrs. – 1900 hrs.
(By invitation only)
1900 hrs. Onwards
Welcome Reception for all Registered Delegates and Invitees
Thursday, February 27, 2025
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.
Topic: New Generation Of Hotels For A New Generation
Presentation by
Harold Coenders, Partner, Chief Strategy Officer RE, Netherlands, Colliers
Presentation by
Harold Coenders, Partner, Chief Strategy Officer RE, Netherlands, Colliers
1200 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
1225 hrs.
Topic: Unlocking India’s Inbound Potential Through Data-Driven Insights
Presentation by Omri Morgenshtern, Chief Executive Officer, Agoda
1245 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
1325 hrs.
Lunch
1415 hrs.
Topic: With Domestic Consumption Booming, Is Anyone Even Missing The FTAs?
Moderator: Dipak Deva, Managing Director, Travel Corporation India Ltd.
1. Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Executive Officer, The Leela Palaces, Hotels And Resorts
2. Campbell Wilson, CEO & MD, Air India
3. Mugdha Sinha, Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India
4. Rajesh Magow, Co-Founder & Group CEO, MakeMyTrip
Moderator: Dipak Deva, Managing Director, Travel Corporation India Ltd.
1. Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Executive Officer, The Leela Palaces, Hotels And Resorts
2. Campbell Wilson, CEO & MD, Air India
3. Mugdha Sinha, Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India
4. Rajesh Magow, Co-Founder & Group CEO, MakeMyTrip
1455 hrs.
LeaderSpeak@HOPE
Geoff Ballotti, President & CEO, Wyndham Hotels, in conversation with Mandeep S. Lamba, President & CEO, HVS ANAROCK
Geoff Ballotti, President & CEO, Wyndham Hotels, in conversation with Mandeep S. Lamba, President & CEO, HVS ANAROCK
1520 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, Gostelow Reports
3. Mohit Nirula, Chief Operating Officer, Oberoi Hotels
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, Gostelow Reports
3. Mohit Nirula, Chief Operating Officer, Oberoi Hotels
4. Puneet Dhawan, Head of Asia, Minor Hotels
1600 hrs.
Tea Break
1620 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
Panelists:
1. Atul Chordia, Chairman – Panchshil Realty
2. Harshavardhan Neotia, Chairman, Ambuja Neotia Group
3. Jitu Virwani, Chairman and Managing Director, Embassy Group
Moderator: Anuj Puri, Chairman, ANAROCK
Panelists:
1. Atul Chordia, Chairman – Panchshil Realty
2. Harshavardhan Neotia, Chairman, Ambuja Neotia Group
3. Jitu Virwani, Chairman and Managing Director, Embassy Group
1700 hrs.
Topic: Healing Journey: Unlocking The Potential Of Medical Tourism
Dr. Naresh Trehan, Chairman & Managing Director, Medanta Group of Hospitals, in conversation with Patanjali (Patu) G. Keswani, Chairman & Managing Director, Lemon Tree Hotels
Dr. Naresh Trehan, Chairman & Managing Director, Medanta Group of Hospitals, in conversation with Patanjali (Patu) G. Keswani, Chairman & Managing Director, Lemon Tree Hotels
1725 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
1745 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
1825 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
1900 hrs. Onwards
Cocktails & Dinner
Friday, February 28, 2025
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!
HVS Presentation
HVS Presentation
0945 hrs.
TBA
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: Shobhit Agarwal, MD & CEO, ANAROCK Capital Advisors
Panelists: TBA
Moderator: Shobhit Agarwal, MD & CEO, ANAROCK Capital Advisors
Panelists: TBA
1120 hrs.
Room to Grow? Exploring the Dynamics of India’s Hotel Market
Mathew Burke, Regional Director, Asia Pacific ex. China, STR
Mathew 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
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.
Celebrity Showtime@HOPE. HVS ANAROCK HOPE Exclusive
Boman Irani in conversation with Ritika Jhanji Jagtiani. Live
Performance
Boman Irani in conversation with Ritika Jhanji Jagtiani. Live
Performance
1315 hrs.
#HASHTAG Awards
1415 hrs.
Closing of HOPE 2025
1430 hrs.
Lunch