Women Inspiring Network Is Reimagining Madhya Pradesh Tourism

Madhya Pradesh is emerging as one of India’s most promising tourism destinations, rooted in rich heritage, wildlife, spirituality, and living culture, while steadily embracing innovation and global partnerships. At Davos 2026, the Government of Madhya Pradesh, in collaboration with Women Inspiring Network (WIN), will host a focused panel discussion at the India Lounge to showcase how the state is reimagining tourism at scale through strong governance, improved connectivity, and responsible development.

The session will be chaired by Dr. Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, with senior government participation led by Ilayaraja T., Secretary to the Hon’ble Chief Minister and Managing Director, MPSTDC. Industry perspectives will be shared by Ranju Alex, CEO, Accor South Asia; Bulut Bağcı, President, World Tourism Forum Institute; Gaurav Bhushan, Co-CEO, Ennismore and CEO – Lifestyle & Leisure Brands, Accor; Sadiq Gillani, Chairman of the Advisory Board and Non-Executive Director, Condor Flugdienst GmbH. The discussion will be moderated by Stuti Jalan, Founder, Women Inspiring Network (WIN).

The panel will focus on positioning Madhya Pradesh as India’s experiential heartland, offering year-round, world-class tourism experiences for global travellers. It will explore tourism as an engine for inclusive economic growth, the role of public–private partnerships in scaling infrastructure and destination readiness, the importance of blending global hospitality standards with local culture, and how improved air, rail, road, and digital connectivity is unlocking new tourism circuits. The conversation will also highlight why Madhya Pradesh stands out today as an attractive, investment-ready destination with strong governance, policy support, and a clear roadmap for tourism-led growth.

About Women Inspiring Network (WIN)

Women Inspiring Network is a not-for-profit initiative born during the pandemic for women leaders to connect, collaborate, and celebrate each other’s success. Over the past five years, WIN has flourished into a dynamic global community, hosting 150+ impactful panel discussions and achieving a remarkable digital reach of 50+ million.

WIN has partnered with leading organizations such as Tower Capital, The Galien Foundation, the Gates Foundation, and others while participating in prestigious events like the inaugural Modi Prix Galien, the World Woman Cannes Agenda, Davos 2024-25, Climate Week NY, and the Clinton Global Initiative.

Other standout initiatives include a breast cancer awareness campaign with News X, networking events at Quorum, a global mentoring walk with FICCI and Vital Voices, engagements at G20, and a youth empowerment program with the US Embassy. WIN’s mission is simple: to pay it forward and create a lasting impact. Website: https://www.womeninspiringnetwork.com/win-at-davos-2025/