The Professional Travel Agents and Hotels Association (PTAHA) has announced the election of Mr. Ankit Singh Maurya as its new General Secretary, marking a leadership development aimed at strengthening the association’s organisational framework and representation of professionals across India’s travel, tourism and hospitality sectors.
The election followed the completion of the association’s official nomination and voting process. According to PTAHA, the appointment reflects the confidence of participating members and forms part of its broader efforts to promote democratic participation, transparency and collective development within the organisation.
PTAHA Announces Its Leadership Team
Following the election, the association’s leadership team comprises three key office-bearers:
- Mr. Rishi Deepak Budhadev – National President
- Mr. Suresh Nair – Vice President
- Mr. Ankit Singh Maurya – General Secretary
The association has congratulated Maurya on his election and expressed its expectation that he will contribute to organisational coordination and the implementation of its objectives.
Emphasis on Democratic Participation and Transparency
Commenting on the leadership development, Mr. Rishi Deepak Budhadev, National President of PTAHA, highlighted the importance of democratic processes in association governance.
He stated that PTAHA was established to bring travel agents, tour operators, hotels and hospitality professionals together through a common platform. He also emphasised that elections allow members to participate in decision-making by choosing their representatives.
Budhadev thanked members who took part in the recent voting process and encouraged those who could not participate to become more involved in future elections and association activities. He reiterated that member participation, equal opportunities and transparency are central to the association’s approach.
Supporting India’s Travel and Hospitality Professionals
PTAHA operates as a Section 8 not-for-profit company and states that its work is focused on supporting professionals across India’s travel, tourism and hospitality industries.
The association aims to create opportunities for members through participation in travel trade exhibitions, collective branding initiatives, professional networking and member promotion activities. Its stated objectives also include industry representation, business support and familiarisation trips designed to help members explore travel destinations and industry opportunities.
These initiatives are intended to encourage collaboration among different segments of the travel ecosystem, including travel agencies, tour operators, hotels and hospitality service providers.
Expanding Membership and Industry Engagement
The appointment of a new General Secretary comes as PTAHA looks to strengthen its internal governance and expand its membership network. A coordinated leadership structure can play an important role in managing member engagement, supporting organisational activities and communicating the association’s objectives.
For an industry that includes businesses of different sizes and specialisations, platforms for networking and collective representation can provide opportunities to exchange knowledge, develop professional relationships and explore potential business collaborations.
PTAHA has also highlighted the importance of active participation from its members, indicating that the association’s progress depends not only on elected office-bearers but also on the involvement and cooperation of its wider membership.
A New Chapter for PTAHA
The election of Ankit Singh Maurya as General Secretary marks a new phase in PTAHA’s leadership structure. With Rishi Deepak Budhadev serving as National President and Suresh Nair as Vice President, the association will continue its stated focus on transparency, professional networking and collective growth.
As PTAHA works towards expanding its activities and connecting more professionals across the country, its latest leadership development places renewed emphasis on democratic governance, industry collaboration and member-driven progress.
For further information about the association and its activities, visit www.ptaha.org.in.
About PTAHA: The Professional Travel Agents and Hotels Association (PTAHA) is a Section 8 not-for-profit company focused on bringing together professionals from India’s travel, tourism and hospitality sectors through networking, industry engagement and member-oriented initiatives.
