BRIDGES 2026

BRIDGES for Conscious Travel, is our annual gathering dedicated to advancing sustainability and responsible tourism across the subcontinent.

In line with RARE’s ethos, BRIDGES for Conscious Travel 2026 will work towards intensifying the inevitable switch towards community-focused and planet-sensitive tourism. Our mission is to promote experiential tourism through stakeholder stories of hoteliers and experience curators to inspire travel collaborators globally. BRIDGES aims to be that singular event in the Indian subcontinent for DMC partners and Travel Designers to promote travel as ‘a force for good’. 

As the industry evolves, the conversation around sustainability is shifting decisively from awareness to action — from eliminating plastics to deep engagement with community inclusion, women’s empowerment, energy and water stewardship, and emission accountability. This expanded and action-oriented vision forms the cornerstone of BRIDGES 2026. We welcome like-minded hotels and experience curators to share their perspectives and practices in responsible travel.

Now in its 9th edition, BRIDGES will be held on September 16, 17 & 18, 2026 at The Imperial, New Delhi. 

The Conference Welcomes

all seeking to explore sustainable and experiential travel across the subcontinent.

Why BRIDGES?

BRIDGES by RARE is committed to strengthening its sustainability journey by quantifying every aspect of its carbon footprint for Scope 1, Scope 2 and partial Scope 3 emissions. The event is probably one of India’s first travel events to undertake a realistic inventory of greenhouse gas emissions as per globally instituted norms while also taking steps towards mitigation and offsets through internationally validated credits.

The Experience

Curated by RARE, BRIDGES 2025 was designed on two key ideas around travel. That tourism's primary beneficiary must be the community while remaining authentic to the destination. Secondly, travel is a multifaceted activity that thrives at the intersection of crafts, performing arts, culture, festivals, nature and conservation.