ASEGO’s ‘Built & Beyond’ Sparks Meaningful Dialogue Among Next-Generation Travel Leaders

At a time when the travel industry is navigating rapid transformation driven by artificial intelligence, evolving consumer expectations, geopolitical uncertainties, and changing business dynamics, the need for meaningful industry conversations has never been greater.

Recognising this shift, ASEGO successfully hosted the inaugural edition of Built & Beyond, a first-of-its-kind conversation series designed to bring together the next generation of travel entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of some of India's most respected travel brands and family-led businesses.

Hosted at ASEGO Headquarters in Mumbai, the event brought together leading travel trade media, industry stakeholders, and travel professionals for an evening of insightful discussions centred around entrepreneurship, technology adoption, changing traveller behaviour, and the future of legacy travel businesses.

The first episode of Built & Beyond, hosted by Dev Karvat, Founder & CEO of ASEGO, who moderated an engaging and candid conversation with five emerging leaders representing some of the industry's most established travel brands - Neil Patil – Veena World, Adil Karim – FlyCreative Group, Suprabh Oza – My Travel Bazaar, Kulin Shah – Kulin Kumar Holidays, Anosh Kanga – Ahura Travels & Ahura Explorience.

They addressed some of the most pressing challenges facing the travel ecosystem today. Discussions explored how businesses can adapt to the growing influence of AI and digital marketing tools, respond effectively to disruptions caused by natural calamities and geopolitical tensions, and successfully manage the transition of leadership from one generation to the next. Participants also shared perspectives on maintaining traditional business values while adapting to modern-day demands across sectors including luxury travel, air ticketing, consortium operations, leisure travel, and MICE.

The discussion offered valuable insights as each delegate represented a distinct business model and market segment, a common thread emerged throughout the conversation — the importance of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning in an increasingly competitive and dynamic environment.

Participants highlighted how the future of travel can be strengthened when industry leaders move beyond their individual specialisations and come together to exchange ideas, share experiences, and collectively contribute towards sustainable industry growth.

The event also reflected the growing confidence of the next generation of travel entrepreneurs who are not only inheriting successful businesses but are actively redefining them through fresh perspectives, technological integration, and customer-centric strategies.

Speaking about the vision behind the initiative, ASEGO revealed that Built & Beyond is not intended to be a one-off discussion but a long-term industry platform. The podcast series aims to feature 100 next-generation leaders from across India's travel and tourism sector, capturing their journeys, business philosophies, leadership styles, and vision for the future. The initiative will also travel to various cities across the country, creating opportunities for regional voices and emerging travel entrepreneurs to participate in the conversation.

While industry insights and business discussions formed the backbone of the inaugural episode, the conversation also showcased the personalities behind the professionals. Delegates shared personal anecdotes, interests, inspirations, and moments of self-discovery that shaped their entrepreneurial journeys. These lighter moments added a refreshing human element to the discussion, offering audiences a glimpse into the individuals driving some of India's most successful travel brands.

The first full episode of Built & Beyond is scheduled to premiere on June 20, promising viewers an engaging mix of industry perspectives, leadership lessons, personal stories, and thought-provoking conversations that reflect the evolving face of India's travel industry.

As the travel sector continues to evolve amid technological advancements, changing consumer behaviour, and global uncertainties, Built & Beyond aims to become a valuable knowledge-sharing platform where the industry's future leaders can learn, collaborate, and inspire the next generation of travel entrepreneurs.