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he inaugural edition of Lighthouse Summit Vinayak Video Vision, SSL Media, Creative Awards &
& Awards 2025 lit up the evening with Rewards, Morani Fireworks & SFX, V Ideas and Drinq
prestige and celebration at the majestic where experience partners while Picture N Kraft, AD
Infinity Ballroom at Fairmont Mumbai. Media OOH and The Free Press Journal were media
Jointly hosted by Hospitality Horizon, partners.
TDome Entertainment and Fairmont The choice of Fairmont Mumbai as co-host added an
Mumbai, the event spotlighted excellence in the travel, unparalleled dimension to the evening. Located just
tourism and hospitality sectors as the city witnessed an minutes from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
evening of grandeur, recognition and celebration. It International Airport, the hotel redefines luxury in the city
honoured visionary individuals, iconic destinations and with 446 rooms and suites that blend Art Deco elegance
leading brands that continue to inspire and set benchmarks with contemporary sophistication.
as true guiding lights for the industry. Rajiv Kapoor, GM, Fairmont Mumbai, said: “At Fairmont
Months of meticulous planning, creative collaboration Mumbai, our vision is to create a destination where the
and technical innovation came together to design a city’s vibrant spirit meets timeless elegance. Hosting the
glittering evening that was as seamless as it was spectacular. Lighthouse Summit & Awards perfectly reflects what we
From dazzling laser light shows to stand-up comedy by stand for – a place where milestones, whether professional
Nitinn R Miranni to laser illusion acts by Bijoux to world- or personal, transform into unforgettable memories. We are
class performances by playback singers Shadab and proud to co-host this evening and showcase our world-class
Altamash Faridi and Shibani Kashyap, the event was a event facilities, dining experiences, and wellness offerings
testament to the power of storytelling through hospitality to leaders of the industry.”
and entertainment. “I have always looked at this industry as more than just
The event was co-hosted by Nitinn, Gaurav Sharma, business, it is a storyteller in itself,” Shafquat Ali, Publisher,
Siddhartha Dey, Manasi Varma and Pritee Kathpal. Hospitality Horizon & CEO, Trikaya Media Group,
Ease My Trip was the title partner while Ecolab, AH explained: “Through events, hospitality, and tourism, we
International, Navnit Motors, Navnit Group and BYD were don’t just entertain; we celebrate cultures, traditions, and
supporting partners. Eventsyug Concepts, Trikaya Media people. My mission has been to bring that story to light, to
Group, Sound & Light Professionals, Vicked Lasers, highlight the creativity and dedication of those who make
this industry what it is. For me, true success lies in inspiring
others to innovate while staying rooted in authenticity.”
Mohomed Morani, Chairman & Director, Dome
Entertainment, added: “For me, an event is never just about
lights, music and glamour; it is about creating a memory
that will stay with people forever. I have always believed
that every detail, no matter how small, has the power to
touch hearts. My passion has been to transform ideas into
unforgettable experiences, and with every project, I strive
to raise the bar and set new benchmarks in this industry I
love so much.”
“Hospitality and events, for me, are about blending
innovation with legacy,” Mazhar Nadiadwala, MD, Dome
Entertainment, said. “I come from a background where
grandeur and excellence were always a way of life, but I
wanted to push that legacy forward with my own touch of
modernity. Every event I curate is an opportunity to create
magic and an atmosphere where elegance meets creativity,
and where every guest walks away with an experience that
they cherish long after the lights go down.”
In addition to the who’s who of the travel, tourism and
hospitality industry, the evening witnessed a host of stars
and celebrities including Padmini Kolhapure, Poonam
Dhillon, Anu Malik, Samay Raina, Madhoo, Harmeet Singh,
Talat Aziz, Madhur Bhandarkar, Malaika Zayed Khan and
Udita Goswami.
All in all, it was a star-studded evening that the industry
Emcees Siddhartha Dey and Manasi Varma will not forget in a long, long time.
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