The Western India Chapter of the Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) successfully hosted the ‘TAFI Stakeholders Showcase 2025’ on April 11, 2025, bringing together over 160 travel professionals from Mumbai and Pune, along with 13 prominent brands from across the travel and tourism ecosystem.
The evening began with Chairman Jay Kantawala delivering a warm welcome to members and dignitaries, setting the tone for an engaging and insightful event. Secretary Arun Iyer formalized the agenda and invited key partners to the stage.
A special highlight was the presentation by Sharad Gowani, Head – West and 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 an inspiring masterclass on scaling up by industry thought leader Sudhir Patil, Founder of Veena World, who shared proven strategies and best practices for sustainable growth.
TAFI President Ajay Prakash 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 saw 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 treated to exciting raffle draws, with prizes ranging from free airline tickets and luxury hotel stays to exclusive hampers. The feedback from members was overwhelmingly positive, with many already looking forward to the next session.
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