BRIDGES 2025 was designed to be a ‘breathe easy’ event and sensory, slow, and conversational; to encourage meaningful interactions between participating hotels, experience curators, story tellers and the travel trade, media and curious travelers.
Curated by RARE, BRIDGES 2025 was designed on two key ideas around travel. That tourism's primary beneficiary must be the community while remaining authentic to the destination. Secondly, travel is a multifaceted activity that thrives at the intersection of crafts, performing arts, culture, festivals, nature and conservation.
Pre & Post conference study itineraries
Pre-scheduled buyer & seller meetings on Cvent app
Museum of Stories to be woven into itineraries
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.
Does Sustainable Travel Branding Support Business Growth?
The Changing Dynamics of Experiential Travel
The Next Gen in Travel
Conserving India's Heritage by Amita Baig, Former Executive Director WMF
A Closer Look at Overtourism & Waste in Ladakh by Stazin Tsephal, StoneHedge
Travel Innovation for Climate Resilience Gopinath Parayil, The Blue Yonder
How Space Influences Interactions: A Yogic Perspective by Deepika Sharma, Yoga Educator and Wellness Coach
Pathways to Sustainability in Indian Jungles by RP Singh & Hashim Tyabji, Indian School of Nature (ISN)
Art of Pichwai
Shan Bhatnagar, Laalee, Jaipur
The Business of Nature
Pooja-Nataraj Suri, ImPart by ZYX Solutions
BRIDGES for Conscious Travel 2025 was an immersive celebration of mindful travel and cultural exchange. NGO collaborations highlighted impactful work in conservation and sustainability. Spellbinding performances by artists, added cultural depth. The event concluded with RARE’s Conscious Travel Awards, celebrating excellence in sustainability, design, and service.
NGO collaborators Wildlife SOS and Waste Warriors, doing stellar work in conservation and waste management.
Art Walk, Zardozi and Phad Painting Craft demos, Breathwork, Craft Wall and Reader's Corner.
Kuttiyatam performers from Kerala sponsored by Livescapes, The Blue Yonder
Award plaques designed in the Ganjifa Art style, by Sawantwadi Palace Lacquerworks, Maharashtra.
Hotel Award
Bagh Villas | Kanha
Individual Crusader Award - Ishwar Kumar Basnet
Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge, Nepal
Bera Safari Lodge, Jawai, Rajasthan
Mrinalika & Akshita BhanjDeo
The Belgadia Palace, Mayurbhanj, Odisha
Shahpura Bagh, Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Received by Shatrunjay on behalf of Shahpura Bagh.
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