Jyotsna Suri to lead WTTC India Initiative as new office bearers take charge

The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group Chairperson and Managing Director is appointed Chair as Vikram Madhok of Abercrombie and Kent India and Ragini Chopra of InterGlobe Enterprises assume Vice Chair roles, with Deep Kalra of MakeMyTrip completing his term

New Delhi, India, 6 February 2026: The World Travel and Tourism Council, India Initiative announced the appointment of its Office Bearers for the 2026 to 2028 term following confirmation by members at its Annual General Meeting held in New Delhi.
Dr Jyotsna Suri, Chairperson and Managing Director of The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, has been appointed Chair of WTTC India Initiative for the 2026 to 2028 term. Vikram Madhok, Managing Director of Abercrombie and Kent India, has been appointed Vice Chair, while Ragini Chopra, Executive Vice President Corporate Affairs at InterGlobe Enterprises, has taken on the role of Vice Chair Advocacy.

Deep Kalra, Founder and Chairman of MakeMyTrip India Pvt Ltd, completed his tenure as Chair of WTTC India Initiative. The Council placed on record its appreciation for his leadership and for steering the organisation through an intensive agenda focused on reforms, investment facilitation, competitiveness, and sustainability for India’s travel and tourism sector.
Speaking on the transition, Deep Kalra said that WTTC India Initiative remains committed to working alongside governments at the Centre and in States to support India’s long term tourism growth and to help the sector scale responsibly as a global destination. He added that the Council will continue engaging with decision makers to translate reform intent into measurable outcomes and welcomed Airbnb and Hilton as new members, noting that their inclusion strengthens the platform across the travel ecosystem.

Dr Jyotsna Suri said that while the Union Budget 2026 has set a clear direction, delivery now depends on execution at the State level where investment and visitor experience are shaped. She said WTTC India Initiative will work closely with States and Union Territories to improve project timelines, destination management, and quality standards, citing ongoing engagement through the Goa Tourism Board and a recent memorandum of understanding with the Government of Tamil Nadu as examples of focused on ground implementation.
Vikram Madhok said that growing inbound tourism requires strengthening the entire visitor journey, including seamless access, stronger connectivity, sharper international marketing, and better managed destinations. He noted that the new visa application platform expected to be commissioned by the Government of India later this year is a key step towards aligning India’s brand promise with the actual visitor experience.

Ragini Chopra said India needs a focused international marketing campaign targeting priority markets, supported by consistent delivery in States where policy meets execution. She added that WTTC India Initiative’s advocacy will be evidence led and solutions focused, drawing on the Council’s diverse membership across airlines, hospitality, travel services, online travel platforms, public sector undertakings, and consulting expertise to help governments implement practical reforms and deliver measurable performance improvements.

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