RARE India aiming to expand visibility in North America

Following recent investment by India-based SAMHI Hotels and amid increasing demand for experiential travel in India, Nepal and Bhutan, RARE India is aiming to expand the visibility of The RARE Collection portfolio of boutique hotels in North America,

Shoba Rudra, Founder of RARE India, continues to lead the business and will be hosting the BRIDGES for Conscious Travel (BRIDGES) event in Delhi, where delegates will have a chance to learn more about the collection from hoteliers – many of whom are pioneers in ecotourism and conscious travel.

The three-day conference, which is in its ninth year, will be held at The Imperial Hotel from Sept. 16 to Sept. 18, 2026.

BRIDGES is an annual gathering dedicated to advancing conscious, sustainable, slow and meaningful travel, and the event brings together hotels, travel designers, conservationists, storytellers, policymakers, and change-makers shaping tourism as a force for good.

It is open to travel advisors and tour operators from around the world, and is specifically aimed at those keen to promote sustainable travel. International operators interested in attending are encouraged to speak to their local partners / DMCs for more information.

Rudra says BRIDGES is the perfect introduction to conscious tourism across the Indian subcontinent. For fuller immersion in the destination, both pre- and post-familiarisation trips will be available, featuring accommodation and experiences from the participating groups of hotels.

Rudra said that: “When attending BRIDGES, delegates will have the opportunity to hear stories from our hoteliers firsthand, and to network with thought leaders in conscious travel, some of whom will be guest speakers at the ‘Catalyst’ talks taking place on the opening day.”

RARE India’s Founder continued: “The RARE Collection’s properties champion a distinct way of experiencing travel through community, art, culture, gastronomy and sustainability, and this event brings these concepts to life as attendees form lasting relationships with the people and places delivering experiences to guests.”

And Rudra added: “We believe tourism’s primary beneficiary must be the community, while remaining true to the destination. This continues to be a strong theme for BRIDGES in 2026 and is increasingly important and relevant today.”

For more on BRIDGES, go to https://bridges.travel/ and for more on RARE India, check in at https://www.rareindia.com .