BRIDGES began as a conversation around slower, more meaningful travel long before sustainability became industry vocabulary.
Nine editions later, it continues to bring together a growing collective of hotels, travel designers, conservationists, storytellers, policymakers, and change-makers shaping the future of travel across the subcontinent.
The showcase spans multiple ecological and cultural landscapes. across India, Nepal, and Bhutan, representing over 16 states and 3 countries.
From Himalayan villages and wildlife reserves to restored havelis, tea estates, plantation stays, wetlands, deserts, and indigenous cultural landscapes —BRIDGES brings together hotels that are deeply rooted in place rather than detached from it.
Programme Guide
Sept 16, 2026: Buyer Delegates checkin by 12.00 pm
Seller Delegates report by 2.30 pm
2.30 pm to 2.55 pm: Registrations
3.00 pm - 6.30 pm: Inaugural Session Introduction, Keynotes, Panel Discussions, Catalyst Talks
7.00 pm onwards: RARE Travel Awards, Celebrations, Networking Dinner
9.00 AM - 1.00 PM: Pre-Scheduled Buyer / Seller Meetings at The Ballroom
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch at Daniell's Tavern
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Pre-Scheduled Buyer / Seller Meetings at The Ballroom
9.00 AM - 1.00 PM: Pre-Scheduled Buyer / Seller Meetings at The Ballroom
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch at Daniell's Tavern
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Pre-Scheduled Buyer / Seller Meetings at The Ballroom
Travel · Culture · Conservation · Community · Design · Heritage · Ecology · Slow Living
A by-invite-only event BRIDGES gathered together a diverse group of delegates - international promoters, destination management companies, travel designers, media, and expatriates, with over 65% endorsing sustainable travel as the future of tourism. The agenda included panel discussions, workshops, and presentations, all designed to educate and inspire delegates.
BRIDGES 2025 was an experience that included art walks, Delhi city walks, craft displays, yoga, chanting, meditation sessions, and screening of award-winning film as highlights. RARE’s Conscious Travel Awards was hosted to celebrate outstanding achievements in sustainability, service, and design under the categories of A Hero’s Journey, Best Destination Story, Best Hotelier and Best Hotel.
BRIDGES 2026 opens on 16 September with an intellectually rich programme of keynote addresses, catalyst talks and panel conversations exploring regenerative tourism, biodiversity, heritage, community, wellness and the future of conscious travel. The day culminates in the RARE Conscious Travel Awards and gala dinner, while 17 and 18 September are dedicated to pre-scheduled buyer–seller meetings designed to turn shared ideas into meaningful partnerships and future journeys.
We are proud to have
Rajasthan Tourism as our sponsor.
Sponsors and Partners
