Sangeeta Waddhwani is a global citizen and a wordsmith by vocation. She has been a major editorial force in lifestyle magazines in india, having covered celebrities, the arts, social trends, women’s stories and the entertainment industry for Hello!, L’officiel and Elle. She began her career with the homespun society magazine, followed by a stint with… Read more »
Shafquat Ali is a senior editor with over three decades of experience in media and journalism, having launched over a dozen magazines and revamped half-a-dozen newspapers. He relaunched BBC GoodFood India before producing Hospitality Horizon magazine and founding Trikaya Media Group, a leading publishing and event management company.
Bjorn DeNiese is a seasoned professional with a profound association in the hospitality, sales, and marketing space, having immersed himself in the industry since 2006. His impactful journey has been intricately woven with Mayfair Hotels & Resorts, where he has played a pivotal role in shaping, growing, and positioning the brand. Operating under the visionary… Read more »
Kaushik Chheda currently is a part of Marriott Hotels as a Director for Sports & MICE in the National Sales and responsible for driving this segment for all hotels in Marriott India portfolio. Kaushik boasts a phenomenal 22-year career in hospitality. He began in Food & Beverage with Park Hotels and transitioned to a stellar… Read more »
Neeta Raheja is a multifaceted woman whose immense love for Indian culture and heritage has been the driving force behind her innovative communication strategies. With a master’s degree in mass communication, specializing in wedding management from New York, USA, she comes with three decades of expertise as a communication specialist. Neeta was one of the… Read more »
Devangi Parekh is the Director at Aza Fashions, India’s premier retailer for luxury apparel and accessories. After completing her MBA at The Wharton School, she launched Azafashions.com, the company’s global e-commerce platform which offers curated collections by over 1000 Indian designers, and has serviced clients in 75+ countries worldwide. Devangi has spearheaded growth for the… Read more »
Samar Shawareb is the Founder and CEO of Arabia Weddings.com (www.ArabiaWeddings.com); the leading online wedding planning platform in the Middle East and North Africa. Samar has extensive knowledge of the Wedding industry in the Middle East and has a great network of wedding professionals around the world. As a Media Partner of several regional and… Read more »
Growing up in a family owned and run business of wedding floristry, I have always had a real love of weddings, and the time, thought and planning that goes into them. I moved to Dubai in 2016 to pursue my love of marketing and event planning, creating full 360 solutions for clients across the UAE,… Read more »
Emma Pope, as the Corporate Director of Lifestyle Events is the driving force behind unforgettable lifestyle events across Emaar Hospitality Group. With an illustrious career spanning nearly two decades in the dynamic world of event planning, Emma’s expertise has left an indelible mark on the industry, earning her the reputation of a true luminary. Emma’s… Read more »
Rhiannon Downie-Hurst is a multi-passionate entrepreneur and the founder of Club Media FZE, a digital publishing and creative marketing agency. Her entrepreneurial journey commenced in April 2012, upon her engagement, when she faced numerous unanswered questions and encountered a notable lack of inspiration in planning her wedding. This personal experience led her to conduct a… Read more »
