VESNA TOURS Leader in Education Travel & creating experiential journeys India UAE Sri Lanka Nepal Bhutan Bangladesh Qatar Turkey Malaysia Indonesia Singapore
The Company, Background, History and Organizational Structure
Vesna Tours, the story so far Vesna Tours is a destination management company that provides world-class travel management services to and within India, UAE, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Qatar, Turkey, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. Vesna caters to its clients from all over the world, primarily in the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Head quartered in New-Delhi, India and with its International Representatives in the USA, Canada and the UK, we provide travel management services for education roadshows/fairs, Faculty-led Educational Study Tours, meetings, incentive, conferences, exhibitions and a wide range of uplifting cultural, artistic and spiritual travel experiences. The company which started with its loyal customers now works with above 300 Universities, Institutes and many corporate & leisure clients from around the world. The company is a significant partner to all large chains and stand alone hotels in the region, assuring that it contract amongst the best.
Our philosophy Growth through Sustainability In practice and in ethos..
Mishkat Ahmad, Founder/CEO Vesna Tours, the Core team Playing various roles in the company from CEO, strategist, operations head as well as head of contracting, Mishkat is a seasoned C&I professional. He has an experience of nearly two decades in handling conferences, educational travel, fairs and exhibitions both in India and internationally. He has catered to industry leaders in the conference and meetings field and has been instrumental in building various conference divisions before setting up his own company. He holds an undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Masters in Tourism.
Muskaan Gairola, Director Vesna Tours, the core team A Graduate in English literature and Travel & Tourism Management, Muskaan has about twelve years of work experience in travel and tourism specializing in the field of Education, Business and Corporate Travel. Before joining hands with Vesna, she has worked with some of the largest travel companies for many years. Her eye for detail and innate leadership qualities allow her to spearhead all major events undertaken by the company. Apart from Business Development & Generation, Muskaan also heads quality control, customer relations and team management for the company.
Reshma Naqvi, General Manager - Business Dev. Vesna Tours, the core team With over two decades of experience in leisure tourism, Reshma has recently joined Vesna Tours as General Manager Business Development. Globetrotting being her passion forced her into tourism earning a post graduate degree in Travel and Tourism. Being a thorough professional she understands a wayfarer s needs and expectations and always lived up to it. Working with some of the biggest DMCs in India, her entrepreneurial traits made her to join hands with Vesna to go one step further in realizing the dreams of voyager.
Mohd. Fahad Khan, Senior Manager (Operations) Business operations & On-site Management (Groups, Events, Individual travel) Vesna Tours, the managers Vesna Tour s evolution has been led by the vision and the spirit of each of its team members. Sanjay Agarwal, Team Manager (Finance & Accounts) Financial planning, costing, management, taxation, legal administration & commercial functions.
Kunal Kumar, Team Leader (Operations) Arrange & operate tours, travel management, design itineraries (Groups, Individual travel) Vesna Tours, the Leaders Vishal Khurana, Team Leader (Operations & Services) The growing team is consistently implementing innovation and technology to ensure that we will meet the changing demands of the rapidly changing travel market. Service delivery, on-site tour management, tour organiser, quality control (Groups, Events)
Somya Karotiya, Team Consultant (Operations, Business Development) Tour operations, design itineraries & proposals (Groups, Individual travel), creative writing Vesna Tours, the associates Chetna Khurana, Team Consultant (Operations & Contracting) By combining our experience in collaboration, professionalism, creativity and travel industry knowledge we ensure that you will have an unforgettable experience with us. Tour operations, logistics control & management (Events, Individual travel), Hotel contracting
+ Yogesh Kumar Team Associate (Accounts) Khizr Khursheed Team Associate (Services) Vesna Tours, the associates Ownership in the DNA All our team members from the managers down to our executives work with ownership and personal responsibility. Shraddha Sahni Team Associate (Admin)
Our Global Network Reaching out through like minded individuals
USA Kathy Pattison Kathy Pattison has had a long career as an admission professional with experience in developing and implementing recruiting strategies to meet institutional goals for graduate business schools. She began her career in graduate admissions at the NYU Stern School of Business and has served as Assistant Dean for admissions and financial aid at Fordham University s MBA program, as well as Director of Admissions at The Mason School of Business at The College of William and Mary. She is also an Educational Consultant and Tour Leader for The MBA Tour. She leads tours in East Asia and India. Kathy is responsible for all US sales for Vesna and her unique knowledge of the destinations ensure that she can train, plan and even lead tours for Vesna clients from anywhere in North America.
United Kingdom Philip Cooke Philip Cooke is the face of Vesna Tours in the UK. Philip is an international marketing, public relations and representation expert based in Gloucestershire, England. His academic achievements include an MBA in International Tourism Management, the London School of Journalism Diploma in Feature Writing and an international marketing scholarship at the Kellogg Management School, Northwestern University, Illinois. Philip has a strong background in education and international marketing and business development, journalism and PR, international representation and project management and he is also an External Examiner in International Tourism and Media at the London University of the Arts and a lecturer and writer in the field of tourism and urban regeneration.
Canada Billie Mullick Billie is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of service at Canada s third largest university. Following her employment stint she established her own company providing consulting services in Canadian Higher Education. With her interest in leisure & educational travel to Asia and the Middle East, Billie has the perfect experience that Vesna client look for in a representative. Originally from Mumbai, India, she has lived in the United States and Canada. Her solid understanding of the education and business environments in both India and North America as well as cultural nuances and service expectations has enabled her to assist her clients navigate complex situations and challenges at home and abroad. Billie looks after the growth and expansion of Vesna s business through Canada.
Our Global Advantage Each of our International offices assist both Vesna as well as our clients in the following ways: They are experienced in our destinations as well as our services, thus can give an accurate account of what we offer. With their vast knowledge they can assist in planning as well as development of programs to align with the requirement of the School/College or University. They are able to train the planner and answer questions that come up before the trip. They can also give presentations to students/parents and assist faculty with required information. They are available in the same time zones so as to assist with immediate queries. They can and do travel along with groups if required or arrange for FAM visits to our destinations for Management or Faculty. Their innate understanding of the business allows us to offer a more relevant product to our clients.
Areas of Expertise Educational Travel Leisure & Special Interest Journeys Incentives Conferences
Educational Travel Recruitment tours travel logistics Global EMBA International Residencies Faculty-Led Study Tours Global Immersion Tours Alumni Seminars, Workshops and Information sessions
Leisure & Special Interest Journeys Bespoke Vacations Art and Culture Heritage Religious & Spiritual Journeys Fairs & Festivals Wildlife Safaris Luxury Holidays Luxury Trains River Cruises Adventure, Mountains Yoga & Wellness Beaches Photography Active Tours (Cycling, Horse riding, Trekking/ Hiking) Tribal Tours Romantic Getaways Short Getaways Affinity Group Travel and more..
Incentives High end Company Reward Programs Executive Incentives Travel Rewards Fun@Work Events Exchange Programs
Conferences International Congresses Association Meets Company Retreats Outbound Training Board Meetings
+ Areas of Influence (Our Regions) India UAE Sri Lanka Nepal Bhutan Bangladesh Qatar Turkey Malaysia Indonesia Singapore
Key Benefits Customized itineraries to meet your leisure, academic, meeting and/or recruiting goals Associate offices in India, UAE, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Qatar, Turkey, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore. Accommodation in first-class, deluxe as well as budget hotels that meet your budget requirements. Superior air and ground transportation arrangements. Access to key corporate entities. Coordinated visits to corporate offices, schools and universities as well as heritage and cultural locations. For group travels, dedicated program managers and a singlepoint of contact from planning until execution of the tour. An experienced Vesna relationship manager for on-site management 24x7 during group travels. Professional liability insurance.
Advantage Vesna Synergies with Experience - As most of the team has worked together for a long period of time, this has resulted in optimized performance and greater delivery levels. Quality The reason that all our clients have been working with us over a long period of time is that we are very conscious of quality, in terms of our offering, service and management. Partner We are committed to ensuring that our clients events and programs are a success and thus act as their extension right from the planning stage. Information We are continuously researching and examining new products as they are introduced to ensure that our clients always have the best.
Advantage Vesna Value Due to our business mix, we have top-of-the-line contracting with most of our service providers, which results in the advantage being extended to our clients. Ideation We offer well planned and innovative programs which are both contemporary as well as in accordance with the requirements of the syllabi. Conservation In everything we do and every product we promote we choose those who provide a lower impact or sustainable solution. Giving back We work with individuals and NGOs across our destinations to help improving the lives of those less fortunate as well as to maintain the pristine environment of our jungles. Loyalty Our customer loyalty is a badge we wear with honour and gratitude. It is not something we take lightly but greatly appreciate.
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