The inaugural edition of Hospitality Horizon MICE Summit & Awards 2025 was a resounding success
BY SHUJATH ALI
The who’s who of India’s MICE industry including leading hoteliers, caterers and event organisers got together for the inaugural edition of Hospitality Horizon MICE Summit & Awards 2025 by Trikaya Media Group.
Hosted by Fairmont Jaipur, the exclusive gathering of the best of the best was a resounding success. Powered by Partners were Radisson Hotel Group, Sarovar Hotels and Royal Orchid Hotels & Resorts, Regenta Hotels & Resorts and ICONIQA Hotels & Resorts.
Rajat Sethi, GM of Fairmont Jaipur delivered the welcome note while Shafquat Ali, Publisher, Hospitality Horizon and CEO, Trikaya Media Group gave the keynote speech.
During the course of the summit, panellists shared their experiences, opinions and recommendations on highly pertinent topics that have a direct bearing on the MICE industry while the awards ceremony recognised and honoured all those who had made their mark and continued to excel in their contribution to the industry.
The awards included Jury Choice Awards and Editorial Choice Awards. Winners of the Jury Choice Awards were decided by the Esteemed Jury comprising the who’s who of the weddings, events, food and hospitality industry while winners of the Editorial Choice Awards were decided by the Editorial Board. The jury selected the winners against many parameters to find the top performers.
The summit included two extremely interesting and insightful panel discussions. Both panel discussions were moderated by Sanjay Sharma, Founder & CEO, BluSalzz Hotels & Resorts.
While Gorav Arora, GM, Jaipur Marriott Hotel, Gaurav Kumra, VP & GM, Trident, Hyderabad, Ajay Chouhan, Founder, Challenger Events and Rajat Sethi took part in the panel discussion on Challenges Facing MICE Industry, Rajiv Kapoor, GM, Fairmont Mumbai, Rubin Cherian, GM, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & Hyderabad International Convention Centre, Manuj Ralhan, GM, Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre & Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre and Gunjan Singhal, Founder, Gunjan Singhal Designs took part in the panel discussion on Future of MICE industry.
The panel discussions were followed by the glittering awards ceremony.
All in all, it was an evening to remember for those who make the MICE industry tick.
