Suman Billa, IAS, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, will be gracing the eighth edition of the Indian Hospitality Awards and Summit (IHA) 2024 as the Keynote Speaker. With a distinguished career in civil services, Billa has significantly contributed to tourism policy formulation and implementation, promoting sustainable tourism across India. He has been instrumental in various initiatives aimed at enhancing tourism infrastructure and experiences, fostering both domestic and international tourism growth.
Billa has played an important role in shaping tourism policies and initiatives that promote sustainable tourism and enhance India's global competitiveness as a travel destination. His career spans various important positions in state and central government, where he has demonstrated strong leadership in public administration. His efforts have focussed on improving tourism infrastructure and promoting India’s rich cultural heritage. Through strategic planning and execution, Billa continues to make significant contributions to the growth of the tourism sector in India.
One of the most anticipated events of the year on the hospitality horizon, the eighth edition of IHA will be held at The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences on October 21-22 this year. The summit’s central theme is Revolutionising Indian Hospitality.
As in the past, the 2024 edition promises to help the industry claim its rightful place on the global stage and chart a roadmap for the future together. With engaging keynote addresses and enlightening panel discussions, nearly 100 leading experts will explore the latest trends transforming the hospitality industry.
