Vishal Mehra
Global Business Development & Partnerships Leader | Door-Opener at Trade Fairs | Known for Turning 10-Minute Conversations into Long-Term Partnerships | Trusted Partner to $1M+ Travel Accounts (NA | EU | MENA)
- Role
- Director of Sales and Business Development at Indihorizons
- Location
- Gurugram, HR, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Vishal Mehra
Over the last three decades, I’ve learned that real business development isn’t about…
Experience
Director of Sales and Business Development
Oct 2024 — Present · Gurugram, IN
IndiHorizons is one of South Asia’s leading luxury Destination Management Companies, curating high-end travel across India, Nepal, and Bhutan.In this role, I lead international business development and partnerships across North America and Europe, focusing on relationship-driven growth with luxury travel advisors, consortia, and independent agencies.Highlights:Built high-value partnerships by elevating IndiHorizons’ positioning from supplier to trusted strategic partner.Managed key travel advisor relationships involving multiple stakeholders — from owners and senior executives to lead travel designers.Strengthened repeat business through structured engagement frameworks and consistent partner communication.Represented IndiHorizons at major global trade fairs (ILTM, PURE, Connections), using the “10-Minute Pitch” approach to convert brief introductions into enduring collaborations.Enhanced brand visibility through story-led relationship building and transparent, solution-oriented communication.Outcome: Positioned IndiHorizons as a relationship-first brand, resulting in stronger loyalty, higher retention, and consistent growth in key luxury travel markets.
Education
Goethe Institut
German Language
Delhi Public School Mathura Road
Schooling, Commerce
1976 — 1988
Agra University
BA, Pol Sc, History English
1989 — 1992
Skills
- Hospitality Management
- Resorts
- Sabre
- Guest Service Management
- Business Travel
- Tour Operators
- Restaurants
- Yield Management
- Food & Beverage
- Trade Shows
- Event Management
- Meeting Planning
- Leisure
- Cruises
- Vacation
- Corporate Events
- Amadeus
- Hospitality
- Marketing
- Hospitality Industry
- Car Rental
- Hotel Booking
- Adventure Travel
- Pre-Opening
- Revenue Analysis
- Rooms Division
- Concierge Services
- Hotels
- Banquets
- Online Travel
- Incentives
- Property Management Systems
- Product Development
- Tourism Management
- Luxury
- Incentive Travel
- Sales Management
- Travel Planning
- Travel Technology
- Front Office
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