The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) has announced its newly elected Executive Committee following the successful conclusion of its elections held in New Delhi. The new leadership will serve for the 2025–2027 term, aiming to guide India’s inbound and outbound tourism sector through a critical phase of recovery and growth.
Newly Elected IATO Executive Committee 2025–27:
- President: Ravi Gosain
- Senior Vice President: Rajnish Kaistha
- Vice President: Sanjay Razdan
- Honorary Secretary: Sunil Mishra
- Honorary Treasurer: Deepak Kumar Bhatnagar
- Honorary Joint Secretary: Viney Tyagi
Elected Executive Committee Members (Active Category):
- Harish Mathur
- Tony Marwah
- Manoj Kumar Matta
- Sehgal Jose
- Rishi Kapoor
The election witnessed a high voter turnout and spirited participation, reflecting the vibrancy of India’s tourism community. The final vote count for key positions was as follows:
- President: Ravi Gosain – 263 votes (defeated Amaresh Tiwari – 124 votes)
- Senior Vice President: Rajnish Kaistha – 250 votes (defeated Rajesh Mudgill – 134 votes)
- Vice President: Sanjay Razdan – 253 votes (defeated E M Najeeb – 133 votes)
- Honorary Secretary: Sunil Mishra – 253 votes (defeated Lally Mathews – 134 votes)
- Honorary Treasurer: Deepak Kumar Bhatnagar – 254 votes (defeated Naresh K. Sharma – 129 votes)
- Honorary Joint Secretary: Viney Tyagi – 229 votes (defeated Atul Rai – 156 votes)
The Voice of Chandigarh congratulates the newly elected IATO leadership and commends all members and participants for upholding the spirit of democracy and transparency in the election process. The new team has committed to driving forward policy advocacy, member-centric initiatives, and sustainable tourism development in the years ahead.
