Draft:Yatan Ahluwalia
Yatan Ahluwalia is a style and image consultant, global tourism leader, author, editor, and trend futurist based in New Delhi. Yatan Ahluwalia has nearly three decades of experience across hospitality, aviation, corporate, lifestyle, and media sectors, and is widely recognised for his work in personal branding, grooming, and tourism leadership at a global level.
Early Life
Yatan Ahluwalia was born on 29 April in New Delhi, India.
Career
Yatan Ahluwalia has built a distinguished career spanning multiple industries including hospitality, aviation, media, and corporate consulting. He serves as Secretary General of the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA), an affiliate member of UN Tourism, where he contributes to global tourism strategy, partnerships, and industry development.
He is also the Jury Head of the PATWA International Travel Awards, presented annually at ITB Berlin, recognising excellence in tourism, hospitality, aviation, and sustainability.
As a leading style and image consultant, Yatan Ahluwalia has worked with prominent hotels, airlines, banks, hospitals, and corporate organisations, developing grooming standards, style frameworks, and executive image strategies. He has been associated with the Indian Hotels Company Limited for over two decades, contributing to training and advisory in grooming and leadership presence.
He has consulted politicians, business leaders, and public figures, and collaborated with leading lifestyle and luxury brands as a creative director and trend forecaster. His work includes designing uniforms and styling concepts for airlines, hospitality brands, and retail organisations.
In media, Yatan Ahluwalia has contributed to leading publications such as Hindustan Times, The Economic Times, Forbes, and The Times of India. He has held senior editorial roles including Fashion Director at Men’s Health and Bombay Times, influencing conversations around fashion, grooming, travel, and lifestyle.
His expertise also extends to fashion events including India Fashion Week and other major platforms across India.
As an entrepreneur, he is Co-Founder and Chief of Operations of Valley View Organic Orchard and Farmstay, and You Can Dance Dance Wellness, a government-recognised wellness startup in India.
Achievements
Yatan Ahluwalia is recognised internationally for his contributions to tourism, lifestyle consulting, and media. His work has influenced industry standards in grooming, personal branding, and tourism leadership.
Personal Life
Yatan Ahluwalia is based in New Delhi, India, and continues to work at the intersection of tourism, sustainability, lifestyle strategy, and personal branding.