The Global Association of Events & Hospitality Professionals (GAEHP) has formally launched its Uttar Pradesh Chapter in Varanasi, creating a new platform for closer collaboration among professionals from the travel, tourism, events and hospitality sectors across the state. The newly established chapter will focus on strengthening industry networking, facilitating knowledge sharing, promoting government-industry engagement and creating new business opportunities. It will also work toward supporting the growth of Uttar Pradesh as a leading destination for tourism, hospitality and business events.
D.N. Singh Appointed Chairman, Avneesh Pathak Secretary
The launch event also marked the formal announcement of the Uttar Pradesh Chapter’s leadership. D.N. Singh has been appointed as Chapter Chairman, while Avneesh Pathak has been appointed as Secretary of the Uttar Pradesh Chapter. Both newly appointed leaders were felicitated during the programme, which brought together senior tourism officials, industry leaders, hospitality and travel professionals, association members and distinguished guests. The new leadership is expected to play a key role in expanding GAEHP’s activities, strengthening professional networks and facilitating greater engagement among tourism and hospitality stakeholders across Uttar Pradesh.
Tourism Officials Attend Launch
The programme was attended by Amit Gupta, Assistant Director, India Tourism, and Dinesh Kumar, Joint Director, Uttar Pradesh Tourism. Both tourism officials were felicitated by the GAEHP leadership in recognition of their contribution to and support for the tourism industry. Their participation highlighted the importance of stronger cooperation between government tourism authorities and private-sector stakeholders in developing the state’s tourism and hospitality ecosystem.
Traditional Ceremony Marks Chapter Inauguration
The formal inauguration of the Uttar Pradesh Chapter was marked by ceremonial lamp lighting and Ganesh Vandana. The traditional ceremony symbolised knowledge, positivity and the beginning of a new journey for GAEHP in Uttar Pradesh. The launch in Varanasi also provided a fitting setting for the establishment of the new chapter, given the city’s importance as a major centre for cultural, spiritual and heritage tourism.
Industry Leaders Call for Stronger Partnerships
The gathering featured addresses from Pranav Bansal, Honorary Secretary, GAEHP; P.P. Khanna, National Advisor, GAEHP; Rajesh Arya, President, GAEHP; Amit Gupta of India Tourism; and Dinesh Kumar of Uttar Pradesh Tourism. The speakers highlighted the need for stronger partnerships across the tourism, hospitality, travel and events sectors.
They stressed the importance of professional networking, knowledge exchange and collective efforts to create new opportunities for industry stakeholders. The speakers also emphasised greater cooperation between the government and private sector to strengthen the tourism ecosystem and support sustainable growth across Uttar Pradesh.
GAEHP Office Bearers Extend Support
The launch programme was also attended by GAEHP office bearers and team members, including Babita Sharma, Pratibha Arora, Dilip Rajput, Harjinder Singh and Sandip Shaw. Their participation and support underscored the association’s commitment to establishing a strong foundation for the Uttar Pradesh Chapter and expanding its professional engagement across the state.
D.N. Singh and Avneesh Pathak Felicitated
A special felicitation was presented to D.N. Singh in recognition of his contribution and long-standing association with the industry. Similarly, Avneesh Pathak, the newly appointed Secretary of the Uttar Pradesh Chapter, was felicitated on assuming his new responsibility. The association expressed confidence that the leadership of Singh and Pathak would provide a strong foundation for the chapter’s future activities, industry engagement and professional initiatives across Uttar Pradesh.
Jatak Travels Representative Honoured
The programme also featured a special felicitation of Sushil Singh of Jatak Travels, acknowledging his contribution to the travel fraternity. The recognition reflected GAEHP’s broader effort to appreciate professionals and organisations contributing to the development of the travel and tourism industry.
New Platform for Tourism and Hospitality Professionals
The launch of the GAEHP Uttar Pradesh Chapter represents a significant step toward creating a stronger and more inclusive professional platform for stakeholders across the state’s travel, tourism, events and hospitality ecosystem. The chapter will focus on industry networking, knowledge sharing, professional engagement, government-industry collaboration and the creation of new business opportunities for members and industry partners. Through these activities, GAEHP aims to bring professionals and organisations together, facilitate meaningful partnerships and encourage the exchange of ideas and expertise.
Focus on Uttar Pradesh’s Growing Tourism Potential
With Varanasi as the launch venue, the new chapter begins its activities at a time when Uttar Pradesh is strengthening its position as an important destination for domestic and international tourism. The state offers significant opportunities in cultural tourism, spiritual tourism, heritage travel, business events and hospitality, providing a broad platform for collaboration among tourism and hospitality professionals. GAEHP said it looks forward to working closely with tourism authorities, industry associations, hospitality businesses, travel professionals and other stakeholders to strengthen industry connections and create greater opportunities across the state.
Commitment to Stronger Industry Connections
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dilip Rajput, Joint Secretary, GAEHP. The association reiterated its commitment to building stronger industry connections and undertaking meaningful initiatives across Uttar Pradesh. The launch of the chapter marks a new phase of GAEHP’s engagement in the state, with a shared vision of connecting professionals, fostering collaboration, promoting business opportunities and contributing to the growth of travel, tourism, events and hospitality.
