Varun Mehta is named Head of Partnerships for India by Brightsun Travel

Varun Mehta’s appointment as Head of Partnerships for India, with an expanded responsibility encompassing supplier engagement and partnership growth throughout the United Arab Emirates, has bolstered Brightsun Travel’s leadership team. The strategic appointment is intended to boost the company’s commercial expansion in high-growth markets and further strengthen ties with suppliers.  Varun has more than 25 years of experience in the international travel and tourism sector. His areas of expertise include large-scale contracting, MICE sales techniques, destination marketing, and tourist board representation. In keeping with Brightsun’s growing supplier and relationship strategy, he has worked extensively with international airlines, global hotel brands, and tourism authorities throughout Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.  In his prior positions, Varun oversaw familiarisation tours, directed multi-market alliances, carried out trade campaigns and roadshows, and promoted growth in both B2B and B2C channels. It is anticipated that his experience in establishing enduring business partnerships will help Brightsun achieve its goals in India and the United Arab Emirates. Varun Mehta stated, “I look forward to leveraging my experience to build wider commercial relationships with our partners and drive further success for Brightsun in India,” in response to his hiring. This is a vibrant sector with great prospects for the company and, in turn, the travel experiences it will provide for our clients both locally and abroad.  “This appointment reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening our global partnerships and enhancing the value we deliver across our markets,” stated Deepak Nangla, Managing Director of the Brightsun Group. His broad industry background will help us achieve our long-term business objectives and strengthen Brightsun’s standing as a reliable partner for the corporate and tourism industries.