The Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH) held its elections for office bearers on December 10, 2024, in New Delhi. The newly elected board members, chosen unopposed, will serve a two-year term from 2024 to 2026.
The following leaders have been elected:
- Chairman: Puneet Chhatwal (Hotel Association of India – HAI)
- Vice Chairmen
- Ajeet Bajaj (Adventure Tour Operators Association of India – ATOAI)
- Ajay Prakash (Travel Agents Federation of India – TAFI)
- General Secretary: Rajiv Mehra (Indian Association of Tour Operators – IATO)
- Treasurer: Kanwarjit Singh Sawhney (Indian Tourist Transporters Association – ITTA)
FAITH, a unified policy federation of 10 national tourism and hospitality associations, along with its cause partner AIRDA, represents the entire spectrum of the industry. Its members include ADTOI, ATOAI, FHRAI, HAI, IATO, ICPB, IHHA, ITTA, TAAI, and TAFI.
Speaking at the event, Rajiv Mehra, General Secretary of FAITH, expressed gratitude to Homa Mistry, the Returning Officer, for overseeing the election process.
On behalf of the newly elected office bearers, Mehra pledged to work cohesively for the benefit of the tourism and hospitality industry. “We are committed to fulfilling the vision of our Hon’ble Prime Minister and achieving the targets set to promote the growth of the tourism, travel, and hospitality sectors in India,” he stated.
FAITH, established to provide a collective voice for the industry, continues to play a pivotal role in driving India’s tourism agenda and fostering collaboration across its diverse stakeholders.
 was elected Chairman, while Ajeet Bajaj (ATOAI) and Ajay Prakash (TAFI) are the two office bearers elected as Vice Chairmen. Rajiv Mehra (IATO) will serve as General Secretary, and Kanwarjit Singh Sawhney (ITTA) as Treasurer. Homa Mistry served as Returning Officer.){kind=link}