About Safari India
Safari India is a premier digital travel media platform dedicated to promoting Indian tourism on the global stage. Founded on a powerful vision to highlight India’s diverse travel offerings, we continue to inspire and inform audiences across borders through insightful stories, industry coverage, and strategic partnerships.
Our Visionary Founder – Sagar Ahluwalia
Sagar Ahluwalia, the founder of Safari India, doyen of the global travel industry and widely recognised as the father of the Indian travel sector. His passion, foresight, and relentless commitment to promoting Indian tourism globally laid the foundation for our platform.
He began working while still a student, eventually dedicating his life to the travel and tourism sector. Over the years, he held influential positions including:
- Editorial Advisor, Safari India
- Secretary General, Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA)
- Editor, Young India
- Director General, World Travel Forum
Legacy in Global Tourism
Sagar Ahluwalia was a respected leader in both Indian and international youth movements and played a key role in shaping the global perception of Indian tourism. He was a regular delegate and speaker at major global events such as:
- PATA
- World Travel Mart
- Arab Travel Market
- ASTA
- ITB Berlin – the world’s leading travel trade show
Founding PATWA – A Global Impact
In 1999, during one of his visits to ITB Berlin, he established the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA) – a global tourism journalists’ forum. PATWA became a recognized name at ITB, not only for its thought leadership in tourism but also for organizing international award ceremonies that honored individuals and organizations shaping the global travel industry.
Continuing the Vision Digitally
Sagar Ahluwalia passed away in September 2022, but his dream of positioning India as a global tourism hub lives on. Today, Safari India embraces a digital-first approach to carry his legacy forward – connecting stories, people, and experiences that define the future of Indian tourism.
Meet the Team Behind Safari India
Our dedicated leadership team continues to uphold the vision of our founder while innovating for a new era of digital travel journalism.
- Prem Ahluwalia – Editorial Advisor
- Samir Ahluwalia – Executive Editor
- Arpan Banerjee – Chief Revenue & Partnerships Officer
- Shailendra Singh – Head of Operations
Inquiries
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Contact Details
Content Advisory Group
S–131, Lower Ground Floor
Greater Kailash Part 2
New Delhi – 110048
India
Mobile: +91-9810660925
Major Milestones
- 1999: Launch of PATWA at ITB Berlin
- 2005: Safari India expands into global partnerships
- 2022: Honoring the life and legacy of Sagar Ahluwalia
- 2023: Safari India relaunches as a digital-first platform
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