ITA Airways, successfully hosted an exclusive Travel Partners Networking Dinner on May 15, 2026, bringing together the country’s leading travel trade partners, industry professionals, and key stakeholders for an evening dedicated to fostering collaboration and strengthening strategic partnerships.
Held in the heart of New Delhi, the event served as a key platform for ITA Airways to reinforce its commitment to the Indian market, which represents one of the airline’s most important growth corridors. The evening featured curated networking sessions, cocktails, and dinner, creating an engaging atmosphere conducive to meaningful industry discussions and future collaboration opportunities.
The event drew an impressive roster of India’s premier travel trade partners, including representatives from Thomas Cook, BCD Travels, Riya Travels, Balmer Lawrie Co. Ltd, Akbar Travels, TBO, MakeMyTrip, EaseMyTrip, and Tripjack, among others. Their participation underscored the vital role these industry leaders play in connecting Indian travellers with ITA Airways’ extensive European network.
Among the distinguished attendees were several prominent figures from India’s travel industry, including Jyoti Mayal, former President of TAAI; and Anil Kalsi, Vice President of TAFI. Their presence highlighted the significance of the event within India’s travel trade community and reinforced the collaborative spirit driving the industry forward.
Addressing the assembled guests, Fabio Bigotti, Country Manager, Japan, India & Thailand shared insights on the airline’s strategic vision for the region: “India continues to be a cornerstone of ITA Airways’ international strategy. This evening represents not just a gathering, but a reaffirmation of our long-term dedication to enhancing connectivity between India and Italy. We are committed to providing exceptional service and creating seamless travel experiences that bring our two nations closer together.”
Priyanka Gupta, Sales Manager, India also addressed the attendees, expressing deep appreciation to the travel trade partners for their invaluable support: “The strength of our presence in India is built on the foundation of these partnerships. We are grateful for the trust and collaboration that our travel trade partners have extended to us, and we look forward to growing together as we expand our services and offerings in this dynamic market.”
The event was further distinguished by the presence of representatives from the Italian Embassy in New Delhi, underscoring the strong bilateral ties between Italy and India’s travel and aviation sectors and highlighting the broader cultural and economic connections that ITA Airways helps facilitate.
The successful networking evening reinforced ITA Airways’ position as a leading connector between India and Europe, while demonstrating the airline’s ongoing commitment to building sustainable, long-term relationships within the Indian travel industry.
