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MEGHA TATA – MANAGING DIRECTOR – SOUTH ASIA, DISCOVERY to be Conference Chair and APARNA PUROHIT – HEAD OF INDIA ORIGINALS, AMAZON PRIME VIDEO INDIA to be Awards Chair for the ‘RE-INVENT’
Promax is delighted to announce Megha Tata, Managing Director -South Asia, Discovery as the Conference Chair for ‘Re-Invent’ Promax India Virtual 2020 – Conference & Awards. Joining her is Aparna Purohit – Head of India Originals, Amazon Prime Video India as Awards Chair for ‘Re-Invent’ Promax India Virtual 2020 – Conference & Awards.
‘We are indeed fortunate and delighted to have Megha and Aparna on board as Conference Chair and Awards Chair at our 17th India edition of the PROMAX INDIA VIRTUAL 2020 CONFERENCE & AWARDS. Both Megha and Aparna come with a wealth of experience and knowledge that is invaluable and so relevant, given where the industry is headed today. I welcome you both to be a part of the Promax family’ says Rajika Mittra – Country Head & Strategic Partnerships for India, Hong Kong & Philippines.
Megha Tata, Managing Director – South Asia, Discovery says, “We all know it has been an unprecedented year-a period of time which will never be forgotten by generations. Yet, in these challenging times, there have been creative geniuses who have inspired all of us with their out-of-the-box thinking and creativity. We will aim to shine light on such talent as part of Promax 2020 Conference & Awards.”
Aparna Purohit, Head of India Originals, Amazon Prime Video says “Despite the unprecedented and challenging circumstances, this has been an incredible time for artistes to find newer expressions for their art and it is so evident from the entries we have received at this year’s Promax India Awards. I believe, stories connect, provoke, inspire and provide us with an escape from the chaos outside. I am truly inspired to be surrounded by such diverse and authentic ideas.”
Keeping with this year’s theme of Re-Invent, Promax India promises to be entertaining and energetic with a mix of world-renowned speakers and an amazing panel of local experts across different disciplines to discuss and share their experiences about the extraordinary possibilities ahead.
Promax India Virtual 2020 will be available complimentary to our Promax members while Early Bird registration for Non Members has commenced. Do register your teams at https://www.promaxindia.tv/event-registration/
RE-INVENT' PROMAX INDIA VIRTUAL 2020 – CONFERENCE & AWARDS goes LIVE officially on 8th & 9th of October 2020 and opens on the 7th of October with all the past webinar series.
For more information, please contact:
Yi Ling – yiling@promaxasia.tv
Promax Asia Pte Ltd
3C Tank Road, Singapore 238060
www.promaxindia.tv
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BLR Airport Launches ‘Connections’ Service to Ease Transit Travel
New initiative targets smoother transfers as Bengaluru hub traffic rises 30 per cent.
MUMBAI: Missed connections may be a traveller’s nightmare but Bengaluru is trying to make them a thing of the past. Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has rolled out ‘Connections by BLR’, a new transfer programme designed to take the friction out of connecting journeys. Built around three pillars ease, efficiency and experience,the initiative aims to simplify what is often the most stressful leg of air travel.
The move comes as transfer traffic at BLR Airport climbs sharply, up more than 30 per cent year-on-year. Transfers currently account for around 15 per cent of total passenger traffic and are projected to touch 20 per cent by 2026, signalling a clear shift in how the airport is positioning itself within airline networks.
At its core, the programme focuses on making navigation intuitive and downtime more comfortable. Dedicated transfer desks have been set up across terminals, supported by colour-coded wayfinding blue and yellow signage designed for quick recognition. Inter-terminal movement is being streamlined through complimentary shuttle services with predictable wait times, while designated transfer zones aim to reduce passenger confusion.
Beyond logistics, the airport is leaning into experience. Travellers in transit now have access to a wider choice of lounges, curated retail and food and beverage options, as well as sleeping pods for short stays. For longer layovers, transit hotels in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 offer boutique in-terminal accommodation, an increasingly sought-after feature as global travel patterns evolve.
The timing is strategic. BLR Airport now connects to 114 passenger destinations 80 domestic and 34 international with key routes spanning Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Pune domestically, and Singapore, London Heathrow, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuala Lumpur internationally. Recent additions such as Hindon, Bidar and Silchar within India, alongside Dammam, Hanoi and Riyadh overseas, are further expanding its reach.
Infrastructure is also catching up with ambition. Developments including the West Cross Taxiway, Terminal 1 refurbishment and Terminal 2 expansion are laying the groundwork for higher capacity and smoother operations critical for any airport aiming to become a serious transfer hub.
Bangalore International Airport Limited chief operating officer Girish Nair framed the initiative as both a response to demand and a forward-looking play. He pointed to the growing depth of the airport’s network and the opportunity to build a more reliable transfer ecosystem that benefits both passengers and airline partners.
In an era where travel is as much about transitions as destinations, BLR Airport is betting that a seamless connection might just be the journey’s most important upgrade.
