Dr. Aradhana Khowala is a global strategist and one of the most influential voices in travel, tourism, and hospitality. With over 24 years of experience across 85+ countries, she has advised Presidents, Prime Ministers, and CEOs on leveraging tourism as a catalyst for prosperity, climate action, and human progress.
She is the CEO of Aptamind Partners, the go-to consultancy for governments and destinations seeking regenerative tourism solutions. Previously, she served as Managing Director of Tourism at NEOM and Chair of the Board of Advisors for Red Sea Global, shaping some of the world’s most ambitious sustainable giga-projects.

Dr. Aradhana also serves on the boards of Patrizia SE (€70bn AUM), the Global Wellness Institute (USA), and Elaf Group (Saudi Arabia), where she chairs the Nomination & Remuneration Committee.
Named among the 100 Most Powerful People in Global Hospitality and the 25 Most Influential Women in Travel, she is a TEDx speaker nearing one million views, a prolific writer with over 200 published articles, and a regular voice at the UN, G20, and World Economic Forum.