HOTREMAI Experium Knowledge Summit and AHP Hospitality Excellence Awards 2026 Spotlight Innovation, Collaboration and Excellence

The HOTREMAI Experium Knowledge Summit 2026, held in collaboration with the Association of Hospitality Professionals (AHP), truly showcased the evolving face of India’s hospitality industry.

Scale & Reach:
300+ delegates, 110+ hotel brands, 40+ speakers and experts.

Panels of Insight:
- FMCG Supplies in Hospitality: Innovation, procurement, and partnerships.
- Beverage Innovation: Premiumisation, sustainability, and new revenue streams.
- Modern Hotel Design & Sustainability: Energy efficiency, responsible design, and resilient infrastructure.
- Robotics in Hospitality: AI and automation enhancing efficiency while keeping human connection central.

9th AHP Hospitality Excellence Awards
- Lifetime Achievement: Param Kannampilly (Founder, Concept Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.)
- Hall of Fame Honours: Parmeet Singh Nayar, Farhat Jamal, Veer Vijay Singh, Chef Manjeet Singh Gill, Rohit Khosla, Sunil Ghadiok
- Outstanding Contribution: Amaan Kidwai, Balwinder Sehrawat, Saumitra Chaturvedi, Nikhil Sharma

Hotel Winners:
- Roseate House Aerocity (5-Star Deluxe)
- Crowne Plaza New Delhi Today Okhla (5-Star)
- ibis New Delhi Aerocity (Budget)
- Mastiff Select Mandavya (Resort)
- Holiday Inn Gurgaon NH8 (Green Initiative)
- The Grand Vasant Kunj (Wedding Destination)

Food Category Winners:
- Sevilla – IHCL Claridges (Fine Dining)
- DEL – Roseate House (Multi-Cuisine)
- The Flying Trunk – Novotel New Delhi City Centre (Bar)
- The Great Kebab Factory – Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport (Casual Dining)
- Punnu Biryani – Four Decades of Excellence (Indian Cuisine)
- French Crust – The Suryaa (Bakery & Confectionery)

Individual Achievers:
Namit Vijh, Navkshitj Makin, Umesh Kumar, Jatin Puri, Chef Vikramjit Singh Ahluwalia, Amit Kumar Sharma, Simran Singh, Nisha Sachin.

Education Awards:
- IHM Lucknow (Institute of the Year)
- Chef Prof. Dr. M. Devendra (Mentor of the Year)
- Harsh Sirohi, Indian Hotel Academy (Student of the Year)

Takeaway
The summit reinforced that the future of hospitality in India will be shaped by:
- Collaboration between hotels and solution providers
- Adoption of AI and robotics
- Sustainable infrastructure and design
- Innovation-led procurement
- Evolving food & beverage experiences
- Continuous skill development

✨ It was both a knowledge exchange and a celebration of excellence, setting the tone for a more resilient and future-ready hospitality ecosystem.