Today's Traveller Interviews

Ranjit Batra’s People First Playbook at Ventive Hospitality

Ranjit Batra’s People First Playbook at Ventive Hospitality

Some leaders build hotels. Ranjit Batra builds belief within them. At Ventive Hospitality, his approach shows how people-first leadership drives real business...
Manesh Fernando: The Hilton Sri Lanka portfolio draws on the very strengths Sri Lanka has to offer

Manesh Fernando: The Hilton Sri Lanka portfolio draws on the very strengths Sri Lanka has to offer

In an exclusive interview with Kamal Gill, Executive Editor, Today’s Traveller, Manesh Fernando, Area General Manager, Hilton Sri Lanka, discusses the brand’s...
Antony Doucet: Kerten Hospitality sees a strong opportunity and will target 1,000 Keys in India

Antony Doucet: Kerten Hospitality sees a strong opportunity and will target 1,000 Keys in India

In an exclusive interview with Kamal Gill, Executive Editor, Today’s Traveller, Antony Doucet, CxO, Kerten Hospitality, speaks about his personal connection with...
William E Heinecke: India is a big discovery market, and our brands deepen the experience  

William E Heinecke: India is a big discovery market, and our brands deepen the experience

In an exclusive with Kamal Gill, Exec Editor, Today’s Traveller, William E Heinecke, Founder & Chairman, Minor International, discusses why India is central to Minor Hotels’ long-...
Dimuthu Tennakoon: India at the Heart of SriLankan Airlines’ Growth Story

Dimuthu Tennakoon: India at the Heart of SriLankan Airlines’ Growth Story

Dimuthu Tennakoon, Head of Commercial,  SriLankan Airlines, in an exclusive interaction with Kamal Gill, Executive Editor, Today’s Traveller, speaks about the airline’s...
Tête-à-Tête with Shwetank Singh: Of 4 O’Clock Pakoras, a joy called Athiva, and the good-to-great playbook

Tête-à-Tête with Shwetank Singh: Of 4 O’Clock Pakoras, a joy called Athiva, and the good-to-great playbook

Shwetank Singh, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Chalet Hotels, in an exclusive interview, speaks with Kamal Gill, Executive Editor, Today’s Traveller
Building with Intent: Ron Pohl on Best Western’s luxury expansion, new formats, and the India opportunity

Building with Intent: Ron Pohl on Best Western’s luxury expansion, new formats, and the India opportunity

In an exclusive discussion, Ron Pohl, President of International Operations for BWH Hotels and President of WorldHotels, speaks with Kamal Gill, Executive...
Ranjit Phillipose: Our philosophy is of creating strong, authentic, destination-driven experiences

Ranjit Phillipose: Our philosophy is of creating strong, authentic, destination-driven experiences

Ranjit Phillipose, Senior Vice President – Operations, IHCL Goa, in an exclusive interaction with Today’s Traveller, speaks about IHCL’s transformation of Goa’s...
Deepak Booneady: Leading Sun Siyam’s next chapter of dynamic growth  

Deepak Booneady: Leading Sun Siyam’s next chapter of dynamic growth

Deepak Booneady, Chief Executive Officer of Sun Siyam Group, in an exclusive interaction with Kamal Gill, Executive Editor, Today’s Traveller, speaks about...
Omar Romero: Minor Hotels’ India Growth Story is one of Luxury, Scale and a Wellness-Led Future

Omar Romero: Minor Hotels’ India Growth Story is one of Luxury, Scale and a Wellness-Led Future

Omar Romero, Chief Development and Luxury Officer, Minor Hotels, speaks with Kamal Gill, Executive Editor, Today’s Traveller, in an exclusive interview about...
Pierre Jochem: Staying Ahead of the Curve

Pierre Jochem: Staying Ahead of the Curve

Pierre Jochem, Director General of the La Mamounia in Marrakech, in an exclusive conversation with Today’s Traveller, reflects on his deep commitment...
Sita Lekshmi: Long-term success is sustained by trust, within teams and with our guests

Sita Lekshmi: Long-term success is sustained by trust, within teams and with our guests

Sita Lekshmi, General Manager, Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel, in an exclusive conversation with Today’s Traveller, reflects on purpose-driven leadership, mentoring future...
Dr Jyotsna Suri: WTTC’s workforce outlook flags a major shortfall by 2035, with India among the largest gaps

Dr Jyotsna Suri: WTTC’s workforce outlook flags a major shortfall by 2035, with India among the largest gaps

Dr Jyotsna Suri, Chair, World Travel & Tourism Council – India Initiative (WTTCII), and Chairperson & Managing Director of The Lalit Suri...
Mandeep S. Lamba: Reading the Pulse of Unstoppable India at HOPE 2026

Mandeep S. Lamba: Reading the Pulse of Unstoppable India at HOPE 2026

Mandeep S. Lamba, President & CEO (South Asia), HVS ANAROCK, in an exclusive conversation with Kamal Gill, Executive Editor, Today’s Traveller, shares...
Wajeed Bagwan: We ensure every resident enjoys not just a stay, but a lifestyle that is both comfortable and enriching

Wajeed Bagwan: We ensure every resident enjoys not just a stay, but a lifestyle that is both comfortable and enriching

Wajeed Bagwan, General Manager, Marriott Executive Apartments Bengaluru UB City, in an exclusive interview, shares his insights with Today’s Traveller on leadership,...