Skål International Kolkata celebrated World Tourism Day 2026 on AI and Digital technology
News Mania Desk/ 3rd October 2026
Skål International Kolkata celebrated World Tourism Day with an engaging evening of networking, knowledge sharing and industry dialogue at The Park, Kolkata, bringing together Skålleagues and leading professionals from the tourism and hospitality fraternity.
The highlight was an insightful panel discussion on “Digital Agenda and AI to Redesign Tourism”, exploring how Artificial Intelligence and technology are transforming destination marketing, travel planning, hospitality, aviation, visa facilitation and the overall traveller experience.
The distinguished panel, brought together diverse perspectives from across the tourism ecosystem. The discussions also highlighted the importance of responsible technology adoption while preserving the human connection, authenticity and warmth at the heart of tourism.
THE PANEL
The discussion was moderated by Mr Raj Sarrof, who steered the conversation through a series of relevant and thought-provoking questions, bringing together perspectives from different segments of the tourism ecosystem.
The distinguished panel comprised:
Mr Vinay Agarwal
Princess Mrinalika Bhanjideo
Mr Debjit Dutta
Mr Sharad Gowani
Ms Aparna Chaturvedi
Mr Manoj Saraf
The celebration was graced by Mr Vikram Singh, Director, Airports Authority of India, Kolkata, whose presence added significance to the discussions around aviation, connectivity and the future of tourism.
The participation of senior industry professionals and eminent speakers reinforced the importance of collaboration between aviation, tourism, hospitality, travel facilitation, education and technology in building a stronger tourism ecosystem.
