Manappuram Unique Times Business Summit 2025 Explores the Future of Travel Tech
The Manappuram Unique Times Business Summit 2025, held on 17th July at the Gokulam Park Convention Centre, Kochi, brought together top-tier industry leaders and policymakers to explore how cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence and virtual reality are redefining the travel and mobility sectors. Organized by Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd, under the visionary leadership of Dr Ajit Ravi, the summit revolved around the theme: “Revolutionizing Travel Through Technology: The Role of AI and Virtual Reality.”
Moderated by Dr. K. A. Kuriachan, Former District Governor of Rotary International District 3200, the session featured an illustrious panel including Prasanna Patwardhan, President of the Bus and Car Operators Confederation of India; V.C. Praveen, Vice Chairman of the Sree Gokulam Group of Companies; Kanwarjit Singh Sawhney, Hon. Secretary of the Indian Tourist Transporters Association; Babu Panicker, Additional Secretary of the Bus and Car Operators Confederation of India; Manu G, Airport Director of Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL); Loknath Behera, Managing Director of Kochi Metro Rail Ltd and Dr Jolly Antony, Founder and CEO, Al Safina Travel Group (UAE & India). The Business Summit was organized as a joint initiative by Manappuram Finance Ltd, Unique Times, and the Bus & Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI).
Dr Ajit Ravi, Chairman of Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd; Editor & Owner, Unique Times
Together, the panelists engaged in a thought-provoking dialogue on the possibilities and challenges of integrating AI and VR into travel systems. From AI-driven fleet management and predictive analytics to immersive virtual experiences that can revolutionize trip planning, the discussion emphasized how technology is paving the way for smarter, safer, and more efficient mobility solutions.
The Manappuram Unique Times Business Summit 2025 offered attendees a compelling vision of the future, reaffirming the summit’s role as a powerhouse of knowledge sharing and strategic insight for the nation’s transport and tourism sectors.
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