Gurugram: Brightsun Travel, a trusted name in premium travel management and global B2B travel solutions, has reinforced its leadership team with a strategic appointment aimed at deepening supplier relationships and expanding its commercial footprint across high-growth markets.
The company has appointed Varun Mehta as the Head of Partnerships for India, with an extended mandate on partnership development and supplier engagement across the UAE region.
With over 25 years of experience in the global travel and tourism industry, Varun brings a strong background in destination marketing, MICE sales strategies, large-scale contracting, and tourism board representation. His extensive work with international airlines, global hotel brands, and tourism authorities across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East positions him well with Brightsun’s expanding supplier strategy. His previous leadership roles have included managing multi-market partnerships, executing trade campaigns and roadshows, leading FAM initiatives, and driving growth across both B2B and B2C channels.
Commenting on his appointment, Varun Mehta, Incoming Head of Partnerships, said, “I look forward to leveraging my experience to build wider commercial relationships with our partners and drive further success for Brightsun in India. This is a dynamic market with exciting opportunities for the business and subsequently the travel experiences this will generate for our customers, domestically and internationally.”
Deepak Nangla, Managing Director of Brightsun Group, added, “This appointment reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening our global partnerships and enhancing the value we deliver across our markets. His extensive industry experience will support our long-term commercial goals and further reinforce Brightsun’s position as a trusted partner to the travel trade and corporate sector.”
As Brightsun continues to scale its operations across India and the UAE, this leadership expansion underscores the company’s commitment to sustainable, long-term growth.
